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Esteban · 12-06-2019, 05:31 PM - **1 Like**

I was sure I focused on the girl, don't I know what happened?

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**PJ1** · 12-06-2019, 05:52 PM

Maybe the rain affected the camera's ability to focus. She would have been a good subject with the right focus.

mhoule418 · 12-06-2019, 09:08 PM

Were you using back button focus?
Were you using auto focus?

You may have half pressed the shutter to focus correctly, then release the pressure a bit off the shutter, and apply full pressure again (and got «*new*» focus target)

**Madaboutpix** · 12-07-2019, 07:33 AM - **1 Like**

Looks as if the AF tried to get the raindrops in focus, given that the pavement underneath seems to be the sharpest part of the image. Yet the shutter speed of 1/250s was not fast enough to freeze them in their rapid motion, which is why they appear as streaks. Even as is, the image is not utterly without charm as a piece of street photography.

**miguelfenoglio** · 12-07-2019, 03:01 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Madaboutpix

Even as is, the image is not utterly without charm as a piece of street photography.

I agree. Still a nice image. Apart from the focus, it’s a pity there’s that white truck there as it would be nice to see more of the drops.

In any case, nice catch. Too bad. About the focus. But as they say, practice makes perfect.

Esteban · 12-08-2019, 04:38 AM

Originally posted by mhoule418

Were you using back button focus?
Were you using auto focus?

You may have half pressed the shutter to focus correctly, then release the pressure a bit off the shutter, and apply full pressure again (and got «*new*» focus target)

First I apologize for my English
I was using autofocus.
It is clear that I must study because I do not know what the reverse focus button is.
Thanks for the comment I learned that there is an approach option that I did not know.

SME · 12-09-2019, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by Esteban

I was sure I focused on the girl, don't I know what happened?

Very nice in terms of perspective, leading lines, some use of rule of thitds. I am not completely sure whether the placement of the head is optimal, or a bit too close to the upper border of the photo, but I think it`s o.k. I also like the raindrops contribution to athmosphere.

dicki · 12-10-2019, 10:40 AM

I like the sharpness. The girl must not be into the sharpness zone. I didn't like the raintrops, because they are no trops.

12-06-2019, 09:08 PM	#3
mhoule418 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Quebec city Posts: 228	Questions... Were you using back button focus? Were you using auto focus? You may have half pressed the shutter to focus correctly, then release the pressure a bit off the shutter, and apply full pressure again (and got «new» focus target)

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12-06-2019, 05:52 PM	#2
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,486	Maybe the rain affected the camera's ability to focus. She would have been a good subject with the right focus.

12-07-2019, 07:33 AM - 1 Like	#4
Madaboutpix Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Rhine-Westphalia Posts: 1,446	Looks as if the AF tried to get the raindrops in focus, given that the pavement underneath seems to be the sharpest part of the image. Yet the shutter speed of 1/250s was not fast enough to freeze them in their rapid motion, which is why they appear as streaks. Even as is, the image is not utterly without charm as a piece of street photography.

12-07-2019, 03:01 PM - 1 Like	#5
miguelfenoglio Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Madrid Photos: Gallery Posts: 364	Originally posted by Madaboutpix Even as is, the image is not utterly without charm as a piece of street photography. I agree. Still a nice image. Apart from the focus, it’s a pity there’s that white truck there as it would be nice to see more of the drops. In any case, nice catch. Too bad. About the focus. But as they say, practice makes perfect.

12-08-2019, 04:38 AM	#6
Esteban Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Buenos Aires Posts: 64 Original Poster	Originally posted by mhoule418 Were you using back button focus? Were you using auto focus? You may have half pressed the shutter to focus correctly, then release the pressure a bit off the shutter, and apply full pressure again (and got «new» focus target) First I apologize for my English I was using autofocus. It is clear that I must study because I do not know what the reverse focus button is. Thanks for the comment I learned that there is an approach option that I did not know.

12-09-2019, 07:28 AM	#7
SME Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 26	Originally posted by Esteban I was sure I focused on the girl, don't I know what happened? Very nice in terms of perspective, leading lines, some use of rule of thitds. I am not completely sure whether the placement of the head is optimal, or a bit too close to the upper border of the photo, but I think it`s o.k. I also like the raindrops contribution to athmosphere.

12-10-2019, 10:40 AM	#8
dicki Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 180	I like the sharpness. The girl must not be into the sharpness zone. I didn't like the raintrops, because they are no trops.