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Manual Priority Mode with CWA Metering. F/L @ 200mm.

Thanks very much for viewing. I believe this turned out to be a rather decent image.

Tony

**ToddK** · 05-05-2023, 04:42 AM

Originally posted by Tonytee

I believe this turned out to be a rather decent image.

This is an understatement. I believe you have a terrific image here. I like how the green stems/leaves support the beautiful bloom, and all against the black background. Well done Tony!

**Tonytee** · 05-05-2023, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by ToddK

This is an understatement. I believe you have a terrific image here. I like how the green stems/leaves support the beautiful bloom, and all against the black background. Well done Tony!

Thank you very much. I genuinely appreciate your review. Does it appear to have a problem with front focusing? The leaves in the front were not even in the Focal Area, but

seem to be sharper than the bloom which was dead center in the Focal Area. This was done with Manual Focus.

Thanks again,

Tony

OrchidJulie · 05-05-2023, 02:08 PM

Yeah, the foliage in the foreground is sharper than the flower. It's a beautiful flower, though.

**ToddK** · 05-05-2023, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by Tonytee

Does it appear to have a problem with front focusing?

That is interesting. I would have thought that the flower is tilted back and the bottom petal must be forward of the leaves and slightly out of focus. The top half of the flower looks pretty sharp as well as the bits of leaves showing between the petals. However, I may be seeing it incorrectly. The little bit of the bloom out of focus is not distracting to me. F4.5 is razor thin at 200mm.

**Tonytee** · 05-05-2023, 02:28 PM

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

Yeah, the foliage in the foreground is sharper than the flower. It's a beautiful flower, though.

I thank you very much for your awesome review and very kind words. Way to go there, young lady.

)

Tonytee.

---------- Post added 05-05-23 at 02:37 PM ----------

Originally posted by ToddK

That is interesting. I would have thought that the flower is tilted back and the bottom petal must be forward of the leaves and slightly out of focus. The top half of the flower looks pretty sharp as well as the bits of leaves showing between the petals. However, I may be seeing it incorrectly. The little bit of the bloom out of focus is not distracting to me. F4.5 is razor thin at 200mm.

Thanks very much for your description. I see what you are saying and looking at it again, the leaves in the front are not that much of a distraction. The problem is I was/am

looking for problems regarding focusing. I disabled anything to do with Auto-Focus in the k-7 and now working solely with Manual Focus, on a tripod with a two second self-timer.

Will see what the future holds.

Thanks again,

Tony

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05-05-2023, 04:42 AM	#2
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566	Originally posted by Tonytee I believe this turned out to be a rather decent image. This is an understatement. I believe you have a terrific image here. I like how the green stems/leaves support the beautiful bloom, and all against the black background. Well done Tony!

05-05-2023, 01:55 PM	#3
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,542 Original Poster	Originally posted by ToddK This is an understatement. I believe you have a terrific image here. I like how the green stems/leaves support the beautiful bloom, and all against the black background. Well done Tony! Thank you very much. I genuinely appreciate your review. Does it appear to have a problem with front focusing? The leaves in the front were not even in the Focal Area, but seem to be sharper than the bloom which was dead center in the Focal Area. This was done with Manual Focus. Thanks again, Tony

05-05-2023, 02:08 PM	#4
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,006	Yeah, the foliage in the foreground is sharper than the flower. It's a beautiful flower, though.

05-05-2023, 02:08 PM	#5
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566	Originally posted by Tonytee Does it appear to have a problem with front focusing? That is interesting. I would have thought that the flower is tilted back and the bottom petal must be forward of the leaves and slightly out of focus. The top half of the flower looks pretty sharp as well as the bits of leaves showing between the petals. However, I may be seeing it incorrectly. The little bit of the bloom out of focus is not distracting to me. F4.5 is razor thin at 200mm.

05-05-2023, 02:28 PM	#6
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,542 Original Poster	Originally posted by OrchidJulie Yeah, the foliage in the foreground is sharper than the flower. It's a beautiful flower, though. I thank you very much for your awesome review and very kind words. Way to go there, young lady. ) Tonytee. ---------- Post added 05-05-23 at 02:37 PM ---------- Originally posted by ToddK That is interesting. I would have thought that the flower is tilted back and the bottom petal must be forward of the leaves and slightly out of focus. The top half of the flower looks pretty sharp as well as the bits of leaves showing between the petals. However, I may be seeing it incorrectly. The little bit of the bloom out of focus is not distracting to me. F4.5 is razor thin at 200mm. Thanks very much for your description. I see what you are saying and looking at it again, the leaves in the front are not that much of a distraction. The problem is I was/am looking for problems regarding focusing. I disabled anything to do with Auto-Focus in the k-7 and now working solely with Manual Focus, on a tripod with a two second self-timer. Will see what the future holds. Thanks again, Tony

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