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Challenge: Dappled Light (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D80
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Location: Windsor, Ontario
Date: May 18, 2008
Aperture: f/10
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/30
Galleries: Nature, Floral
Date Uploaded: May 20, 2008

 I am still working out my new dslr (Nikon D80 with 18-200 lens). Automatic focus has actually been somewhat of a challenge for me as I upgraded from point and shoot. I did some minor pp with photoshop Cs3. I did change the lighting a bit...not sure if it was too much. I also did typical highlights/ shadows, contrast, etc. I have struggled with past few challenges...feedback welcome as I continue to learn.

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 07/01/2008 01:55:23 PM
I have the same 18-200, and it's a wonderful lens ... ! I'm thinking maybe a faster shutter speed and/or slightly higher aperture might have helped your focus here. Also, check the focus settings in your camera menu, and make sure VR is turned on, on your lens. (I only turn it off for tripod shots). I've also experimented w/manual focus, which you turn on on your lens ... especially for macro-type shots. I apologize in advance if you already know all this!
 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/27/2008 11:27:46 AM
Fits the challenge of dappled light. It's the colours I don't quite like.
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 05/23/2008 11:08:12 AM
Great depth of field but the shot seems just a little out of focus to me.
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 05/22/2008 07:01:01 PM
Nice. Green in the background looks a little too yellow on my screen.
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 05/22/2008 02:31:52 PM
The image is just way to soft, you need to take more care with your focusing
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 05/21/2008 10:35:58 PM
I wonder if this image would of been even better if you took the time to focus.
 05/21/2008 08:28:43 PM
Dof a bit shallow. The stems are OOF
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 05/21/2008 05:20:02 PM
Greens lost their colour somehow, or maybe it was your choice to make the purple tulips to stand out more. BTW beautiful colour.
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 05/21/2008 03:58:47 PM
Great colour with a nice blurry background. Would like more of the plants in focus though.
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