Playing with size and depth... by marlboromaam

Playing with size and depth...

LOL! I did NOT achieve my goal here. Too many obstacles to overcome and it will require a different setup to make the tiny fountain as big as the life-size birdbath. So I settled for this shot for today and will attempt to achieve my goal later on.
Hey Mags - I usually take a telephoto lens to "shorten the perspective", bring near and far together and distort proportion. I'm sure there are other solutions. Like the shot!
August 3rd, 2012  
Love this black & white shot. Awesome!
August 3rd, 2012  
@ronphotos365 Thank you very much, Ron! I have a telephoto for my film camera, but not for my little Kodak digital. LOL! I need to get a table to set up the fountain on and move and position the birdbath accordingly without a terrible distracting background. The background clutter was my biggest obstacle today. I had just cleaned and filled up the birdbath so I didn't want to move it.
August 3rd, 2012  
@camisze You are too sweet, Cathy! Thank you!
August 3rd, 2012  
I love your little fountain!
August 3rd, 2012  
Beautiful b&w
August 3rd, 2012  
@lynnb Thank you so much, Lynn!
August 3rd, 2012  
@marlboromaam Thank you, Kerri!
August 3rd, 2012  
Deb
I'm really enjoying your B & W shots, Maggie!
August 3rd, 2012  
@deburahiru You are too sweet, Deb! Thank you very much!
August 3rd, 2012  
beautiful composition / b&w!
August 3rd, 2012  
I think I see what you're after, are you able to focus about 1/3 of the way out? Cute little fountain!
August 3rd, 2012  
better than I could do. keep at it
August 3rd, 2012  
@chrismarfil Thank you very much, Chris!

@binny LOL! This setup would not have achieved my goal. I gave up because of a cluttered background down in the yard. I have to move the birdbath away from the screenhouse so I can get the shot I want. Thank you, Binny! It was about $5 at Wally World. =)

@sarasdadandmom Thank you, Terry! I will!
August 3rd, 2012  
Awesome b/w Maggie, i love the softness in the background
August 3rd, 2012  
@simon0128 Thank you very much, Simon! Appreciate your kind remarks!
August 3rd, 2012  
Wonderful capture, Maggie.
August 3rd, 2012  
@sangwann Thank you very much, Dione!
August 3rd, 2012  
Actually I like what you've done here. Fab focus on the little fountain (my son got me one of these for Christmas, btw) and I love how you captured the soft focus in the background & the framing of the branch. The bird bath is a plus. My suggestion for what it's worth ;-) --- never say anything negative about your shots b/c I've found them to be some of the best. A fav for me on this one!
August 3rd, 2012  
Well, might not have been what you were going for but this is beautiful!! I love the soft focus on everything around the fountain.
August 3rd, 2012  
I think its lovely Maggie, there's a lovely softness and the composition is great =)
August 3rd, 2012  
nice b & w maggie!
August 3rd, 2012  
@cimes1 Aww! You are too sweet, Carole! Thank you for all your kind comments! Most appreciated!

@tryeveryday Appreciate your sweet remarks, Michelle! Thank you so much!

@mantha Thank you, Sam! Grateful for your wonderful comments and visit!

@marybz Thank you very much, Mary!
August 3rd, 2012  
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