Passion flower

Posted: July 10, 2010 
Filed under: Close-up, Nature
Tagged: Close-up, fence, flower, passion flower, photo, pink
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Description

This is a passion flower in full bloom with the sun shining through its petals. I took a series of these with different points of focus and depths of field. This one shows the contrast with the stamen and the petals, and removes the backdrop of the fence. It was moving around in the wind, so I shot this in Shutter priority, adjusting the speed to get a sharp image while varying the depth.

Shutter = 1/500
Aperture = f8.0
Focal length = 38mm
ISO = 400
Flash = None

Moose

Posted: July 5, 2010 
Filed under: Close-up
Tagged: Close-up, photo, still life
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This is a figure of a moose head attached to the outside wall of a house in Tahoe, California. The entire thing is no more than four inches wide and two inches long. In fact, you’d probably overlook it. It was just below head-height, but I liked the unusual perspective looking from below, so had to crouch to take this shot. Somehow that makes it seem more life-like. And close in, you see the weathering and highlight detail in its eyes. I had to play with the focus a little since I used a shallow depth of field. It’s only in seeing this on screen that I could notice the gossamer spider webs on the right hand antler.

Aperture = f/5.6
Shutter = 1/30
Focal length = 55mm
ISO = 900
Flash = None

Strawberries

Posted: June 20, 2010 
Filed under: Close-up, Nature
Tagged: Close-up, nature, photo, strawberry
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Description

Nothing says Summer like strawberries. These ones are being grown by my son. I always think fruit is a great subject up close. You can almost taste the rich ripeness of this one. With this shot, I opted for a shallow depth of field and neutral background to keep the eye on the subject. The curve of the terracotta pot should also add some scale and break up the image with the subject dead-center.

Old Fence #7

Posted: June 19, 2010 
Filed under: Abstract, Close-up, Landscape
Tagged: abstract, Close-up, fence, landscape, photo
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Description

This is one of my favorites from this close-up study of a fence. The wood is split and pitted, a nail has been pulled through at one point, and the paint has peeled away making an interesting patina.

Old Fence #6

Posted: June 19, 2010 
Filed under: Abstract, Close-up, Landscape
Tagged: abstract, Close-up, fence, landscape, photo
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The knot in the timber of this fence has been revealed as the paint chips off. Those holes are woodworm, creating a randomly organic pattern.

Old Fence #5

Posted: June 19, 2010 
Filed under: Abstract, Close-up, Landscape
Tagged: abstract, Close-up, fence, landscape, photo
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Description

Towards the bottom of this old fence the paint was really peeling and the timber had started to split. Old nails, since removed, have left their scars and the woodworm have moved in. It feels damp but still abstract.

Old Fence #4

Posted: June 19, 2010 
Filed under: Abstract, Close-up, Landscape
Tagged: abstract, Close-up, landscape, photo
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At one time this fence was painted green, but it’s now weathered and peeling, creating interesting textures for this shot. I’m guessing those holes are woodworm, which shows its age. We’re tight-in again for an abstract feel.

Old Fence #3

Posted: June 19, 2010 
Filed under: Abstract, Close-up, Landscape
Tagged: abstract, Close-up, fence, photo
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Description

This is an old fence in my back garden. On a bright June day, I decided to take some shots of the flowers in the garden, when the fence caught my eye. It’s nothing to look at until seen through the lens. I like the texture and the glimpse of the garden beyond. I wonder what’s in there?

Old Fence #1

Posted: June 19, 2010 
Filed under: Abstract, Close-up, Landscape
Tagged: abstract, Close-up, fence, landscape, photo
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This is an old fence in San Francisco. It’s unremarkable at first look, but when I got up close, I noticed how varied it was along each section, showing different weathering and character. The peeling paint and the glimpse of the garden beyond give this shot texture and intrigue. This is the first image in a series of seven which I hope will show the variety in the timber, the grain, paint and weathering. These are all in three feet of each other, and the shots were taken on a bright Summer’s day in June. We’re under shade but I didn’t need a flash due to the ambient light.

I hope you like them.