Christmas Wonderland

[Chapperingo]

I never normally shoot with such a shallow depth of field but found it impossible to get a stable shot without such a wide aperture although only a small area is in sharp focus.

Do you think the image works or should i have got my tripod out ?
Thanks for any comments and more of my photography can be seen at Flickr: Chasing the Shot's Photostream


EXIF
Aperture: f2.4
Shutter Speed: 1/60 second
ISO:400
Focal Length (35mm Equiv): 70mm

[Shutterbugdeb]

I like the bokeh, but I can't really tell what the subject is. I see the words Drift Inn. I guess I just find the photo confusing. But I do like the bokeh alot!

[windrider86]

Heres a link for the critique rules/guidelines. Please check them out. Thank you!

[Chapperingo]

A few people have told me they don't know what the picture is of, I suppose thats probably due to the fact that it is a picture of the rather small Christmas scene decoration thingy !
And Mr Moderator guy have I done something wrong ? As I am a little confused about you posting the rule/guidelines in the thread ?

[windrider86]

The idea was for you to read them and see what information you were missing that should have been posted. I'll give you a hint to, exif information is very important. Especially with the question you are asking. Knowing your camera settings plays a HUGE part.
oh and I'm a girl

[Chapperingo]

Ever so sorry I fully understand 'Mrs' Moderator :P
I'll add the EXIF data as best as possible soon as it was shot with a manual lens so EXIF gets a little confused.