Forest Aloe

[BigAl]

Some more close-up experiments, this time with the kit lens. These are not actually aloes, but the flowers look very much like those of an aloe. They grow in deep shade.

ISO 100 (manual); F16; t=1/125s; f=55mm; flash (fec -2/3). monopod.
http://bigal-sa.smugmug.com/photos/31089257-O.jpg



ISO 100 (aperture priority); F11; t=1/15s; f=55mm; flash (fec -2/3). monopod.
http://bigal-sa.smugmug.com/photos/31089275-O.jpg

In both cases the flash was on the left of the flower. The highlights in the 2nd pic are due to sunlight.

regards
alan

[Lord Vetinari]

Good shots Al, I actually prefer #2 even if the highlights are blown (never did understand why blown highlights are a sin).

Brian V.

[BigAl]

Good shots Al, I actually prefer #2 even if the highlights are blown (never did understand why blown highlights are a sin).

Brian V. Thanks for commenting Brian. I think the idea behind the sinfulness of blown highlights is that there's no detail in that part of the pic. However, I agree that in some cases highlights can add to the mood of the pic.

regards
alan