some DOF fun

some DOF fun · 05:34 PM

so..... I've been actively going after DOF shots lately. Can't really explain what started this passion, just some photos on a flickr buddy's account ( hi Jamon ) sparked some interest one day... and here we are.

I never realized DOF work was so much fun! It makes everything available to be photographed in a unique way and I'm very glad to have discovered a passion within a passion.

Anyway... just gonna throw a few of my latest ones up here and see what you all think. I know DOF isn't everyone's cup of tea so I'm expecting a mix of input. As always, thank you for looking and for any C&C offered.

• k10d · F4.5 · ISO 200 · 1/30s @ 40mm •

• k10d · F5.6 · ISO 400 · 1/6s @ 40mm •

• k10d · F5.6 · ISO 800 (on purpose for noise) · 1/8s @ 55mm •

• k10d · F5.6 · ISO 100 · 1/350s @ 55mm •

redpigeons · 02-04-2009, 06:17 PM

Originally posted by maritimer

so..... I've been actively going after DOF shots lately. Can't really explain what started this passion, just some photos on a flickr buddy's account ( hi Jamon ) sparked some interest one day... and here we are.

I never realized DOF work was so much fun! It makes everything available to be photographed in a unique way and I'm very glad to have discovered a passion within a passion.

Anyway... just gonna throw a few of my latest ones up here and see what you all think. I know DOF isn't everyone's cup of tea so I'm expecting a mix of input. As always, thank you for looking and for any C&C offered.

• k10d · F4.5 · ISO 200 · 1/30s @ 40mm •

• k10d · F5.6 · ISO 400 · 1/6s @ 40mm •

• k10d · F5.6 · ISO 800 (on purpose for noise) · 1/8s @ 55mm •

• k10d · F5.6 · ISO 100 · 1/350s @ 55mm •

NICE!!
I assume from your signature that you used the 18-55? wow this lens is sharp!

maritimer · 02-04-2009, 06:25 PM

Quote:

redpigeons says :

NICE!!
I assume from your signature that you used the 18-55? wow this lens is sharp!

Thank you, red and yes, I was sporting the kit lens for each of these. I have to agree, for a 'kit lens' it does surprise me quite a few times at how sharp it can be.

**mike.hiran** · 02-05-2009, 12:04 AM

were those slow shutter speeds handheld too? if so, well done! and if not, well done anyway for those shots!

roentarre · 02-05-2009, 02:06 AM

Truely creative and powerful images.

knumbnutz · 02-05-2009, 02:23 AM

Hi, I think one or two will cotton on to this idea of yours

DOF can be a photographers best friend, the same as bokeh. Cant have one with out the other.
You have done well here and i am sure there will be plenty to come, enjoy.
Thansk for sharing.
Cheers Neil

maritimer · 02-05-2009, 03:22 AM

Thank you very much for the encouraging comments, guys. I knew that I liked these shots, just had to test them on other subjects besides the wife

Yes, these shots were all handheld. Last Saturday, the family had a huge fund raiser event for the cancer foundation they run and I had all day to play around. I found the later in the day, the longer I was able to hold the camera steady, which surprised the heck out of me.

Thanks again guys, always appreciate the comments

daacon · 02-05-2009, 05:42 AM

Good series - and with the kit lens as well - well done indeed.

gawan · 02-05-2009, 10:04 AM

Very interesting studies of narrow DOF photos! Good colours and nice compositions!

maritimer · 02-05-2009, 02:57 PM

daacon and gawan, thank you very much for the kudos. I'm glad you folks on here enjoy(ed) these.

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02-04-2009, 06:17 PM	#2
redpigeons Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 943	Originally posted by maritimer so..... I've been actively going after DOF shots lately. Can't really explain what started this passion, just some photos on a flickr buddy's account ( hi Jamon ) sparked some interest one day... and here we are. I never realized DOF work was so much fun! It makes everything available to be photographed in a unique way and I'm very glad to have discovered a passion within a passion. Anyway... just gonna throw a few of my latest ones up here and see what you all think. I know DOF isn't everyone's cup of tea so I'm expecting a mix of input. As always, thank you for looking and for any C&C offered. • k10d · F4.5 · ISO 200 · 1/30s @ 40mm • • k10d · F5.6 · ISO 400 · 1/6s @ 40mm • • k10d · F5.6 · ISO 800 (on purpose for noise) · 1/8s @ 55mm • • k10d · F5.6 · ISO 100 · 1/350s @ 55mm • NICE!! I assume from your signature that you used the 18-55? wow this lens is sharp!

02-04-2009, 06:25 PM	#3
maritimer Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Brunswick Photos: Gallery Posts: 169 Original Poster	Quote: redpigeons says : NICE!! I assume from your signature that you used the 18-55? wow this lens is sharp! Thank you, red and yes, I was sporting the kit lens for each of these. I have to agree, for a 'kit lens' it does surprise me quite a few times at how sharp it can be.

02-05-2009, 12:04 AM	#4
mike.hiran Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: portland Photos: Albums Posts: 1,491	were those slow shutter speeds handheld too? if so, well done! and if not, well done anyway for those shots!

02-05-2009, 02:06 AM	#5
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Truely creative and powerful images.

02-05-2009, 02:23 AM	#6
knumbnutz Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 394	Hi, I think one or two will cotton on to this idea of yours DOF can be a photographers best friend, the same as bokeh. Cant have one with out the other. You have done well here and i am sure there will be plenty to come, enjoy. Thansk for sharing. Cheers Neil

02-05-2009, 03:22 AM	#7
maritimer Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Brunswick Photos: Gallery Posts: 169 Original Poster	Thank you very much for the encouraging comments, guys. I knew that I liked these shots, just had to test them on other subjects besides the wife Yes, these shots were all handheld. Last Saturday, the family had a huge fund raiser event for the cancer foundation they run and I had all day to play around. I found the later in the day, the longer I was able to hold the camera steady, which surprised the heck out of me. Thanks again guys, always appreciate the comments

02-05-2009, 05:42 AM	#8
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Good series - and with the kit lens as well - well done indeed.

02-05-2009, 10:04 AM	#9
gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	Very interesting studies of narrow DOF photos! Good colours and nice compositions!

02-05-2009, 02:57 PM	#10
maritimer Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Brunswick Photos: Gallery Posts: 169 Original Poster	daacon and gawan, thank you very much for the kudos. I'm glad you folks on here enjoy(ed) these.