fotodano

Hi there,

Since your background in tack sharp and your subject out of focus, I'm guessing your autofocus was fooled and this was the result. Your new lens is an excellent choice for this distance in a portrait. It may be a bit wide for a headshot. 50mm is what's considered a "normal" lens in 35mm terms. That means it sees roughly what your eye sees. The less you ask a lens to to, the better results it gives you. This is a perfect example. (It's also the reason a 70 - 300 f2.8 costs so much. It's engineered to to a LOT).

Make sure your autofocus is working on your subject, try it again (turn the autofocus off if you want). Also., try the biggest aperture (smallest number) you have and watch what happens to the background when you get your subject sharp.

Have fun!!

 

Dano

The things I look for in a photo start with a feeling that goes beyond the print on the paper (or screen lately). Your image conveys an immediate sense of peace and tranquility. Your composition gives me a moment to breathe. Tell me nothing about how you made this image, let me enjoy it for the magic it contains beyond your technical prowess. Bravo!!

Hi Martin,

 

Yosemite is one of my favorite subjects. One of the freedoms of shooting the familiar, is that I am set loose from trying to be 'original'. It all comes down to my vision of a place. You had a marvelous opportunity, great conditions and made the best of it. I don't feel like it's appropriate to offer the numeric rating because everything about an image like this is so subjective. Thanks for sharing your work.

 

Dano