Originally posted by Siegfried Probably I'm rreading too much deep between the lines, but it appears like you're going to agree that there's a chance that those two shots would probably be better should you stop down although you also like them as is, aren't you?
No - I think I am saying I like the shots exactly the way they are and they are "perfect" for me. I appreciate that your point of view may be different.
Could they be even "better" had I stopped down? Possibly, but it's a moot point since the moment has passed.
But you asked for shots that would have been "ruined" if the aperture were different and I firmly believe I would not have even kept these shots if I had used a higher f stop.
I do a lot of aperture bracketing in situations where I am unsure and I seldom prefer the ones that are too shallow, but these two are exceptions.
The point I was trying make, which I wasn't sure you understood, was it's not really appropriate for us to impose our tastes on each other or on the OP. If there is a problem that needs fixing, then advice or opinion on creative style isn't going to help.