When I first saw the bumps on these handrails, I assumed that it was a rather nice original design feature. A street cleaner then explained to me that the bumps on the rails were an after-thought, put there to deter skateboarders. It was also a good opportunity to play with f1.8.
Canon EOS 20D, 50mm, f/1.8, 1/1000Sec, ISO 100
Comments:
Great shot. Amazing DoF. I love the dark area on the right. Adds interest, and brakes up that symmetry. WONDERFUL!
the bastards! skateboarding is not a crime!
just kidding, nice shot with excellent DOF. I know I forget about my 50/1.8 lens often, but the shallow DOF can really be great.
funny that you didnt know what they were meant for - they are on *everything* in san francisco - being the birthplace of skate boarding and all. good use of selective focus.
Yes, I agree with earlier comments - Well done for getting that dark area on the right to break up the symetry. Your 'art eye' really comes in to play in your photography, as witnessed here!
When I first saw the bumps on these handrails, I assumed that it was a rather nice original design feature. A street cleaner then explained to me that the bumps on the rails were an after-thought, put there to deter skateboarders. It was also a good opportunity to play with f1.8.
Canon EOS 20D, 50mm, f/1.8, 1/1000Sec, ISO 100Comments:
Great shot. Amazing DoF. I love the dark area on the right. Adds interest, and brakes up that symmetry. WONDERFUL!
orange - January 23, 2005 12:26 AM
spot-on with the wafer thin dof Stuart - I like your thinking and focus a lot.
ChrisK - January 23, 2005 01:20 AM
I like the point of focus you chose. Very good. I agree with orange that the dark area on the right adds to the shot.
buggy - January 23, 2005 01:28 AM
great use of selective dof
VISUAL FIELD - January 23, 2005 02:04 AM
the bastards! skateboarding is not a crime! just kidding, nice shot with excellent DOF. I know I forget about my 50/1.8 lens often, but the shallow DOF can really be great.
joe kallo - January 23, 2005 01:03 PM
Cool focus spot.
luminouslens - January 23, 2005 06:28 PM
funny that you didnt know what they were meant for - they are on *everything* in san francisco - being the birthplace of skate boarding and all. good use of selective focus.
frisky? - January 23, 2005 09:14 PM
What a great choice of subject with a cool and interesting result. I never would have thought to shoot something like this.
claire-obscure - January 26, 2005 02:24 AM
i have had bad experiences with those things =( but the photo is cool...nice tones and the DoF is razor thin...it almost seems thinner than f/1.8.
Benny - January 27, 2005 04:46 PM
Love the narrow DOF, very nice shot.
deceptive - January 30, 2005 04:24 PM
Yes, I agree with earlier comments - Well done for getting that dark area on the right to break up the symetry. Your 'art eye' really comes in to play in your photography, as witnessed here!
Damo - February 2, 2005 02:22 PM
Nice focusing.
estan - February 21, 2005 09:00 AM
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