Bokeh Boy

I wanted to obtain a balanced look using fill flash (Canon 550EX on

camera). Sun was directly overhead causing massive potential burnt

out highlights on the blonde hair. I used 1 stop underexposure and -

2/3 FEC on the 550EX. No diffuser was used. The image was brightened

in PS CS to overcome the underexposure. Could this technique be

improved? I also used Manual focus to overcome the 10D's crappy AF

system at wide apertures.