HOME | DD
FramedByNature — Hold On to Spring
Published: 2008-05-02 04:06:46 +0000 UTC; Views: 38087; Favourites: 1092; Downloads: 0
Redirect to original
Description
Canon PowerShot SD1000Oh man spring is here! And so are all those dandelion shots you've been seeing on dA lately
I'm sure you're sick of them, but I figured I'd have a go at it anyway. Not too bad for my second attempt I'd say 
I used the "left hand brace" technique, in which you hold the subject in your left hand, holding the camera with your right hand and bracing it on your left wrist. This essentially "bonds" the subject and the camera to the same plane, which reduces blur caused by camera shake. I used digital macro mode, white balance set to cloud, and dropped the exposure by about 1/3 step to prevent loss of detail on the bright dandelion head.
Please tell me what you think!
Related content
Comments: 342
LOL Billy, I just had stop right here while browsing your folder...every new photo that pops up elicits a "Come ON!!" from me. Your work is incredible. Just incredible. The best I've seen.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Haha, that's the nicest thing I've heard all day. Thank you so much!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Every time I see this photo my eyes grows like WOW every time again xD
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
amazing. i love the slight bokeh effect. oh and beautiful concept and title!
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thank you very much
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
"Can words describe the fragrance of the very breath of spring? " -- Neltje Blanchan
Featured: [link]
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
You take pictures professionals wish they could do in their career.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thanks for your kind words!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Wow! You got it at just the right moment! The focusing is wonderful! Nice job!
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
You are definitely welcome!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Though I like the look of a single seed clinging still.. the over saturated look is a little harsh for me and I would probably darken the background a little so the feathery hairs of the seed could captivate the attention better.
The the framing is perfect and the title is also lovely.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thanks. I see what you mean by the colors maybe being too saturated. Looks decent on my screen though. Could be a little too bright
Thank you
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Yeah, that is the problem with digital... things look different on different screens. 
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Oh man. This is gorgeous. I love it! Killer focus and the bokeh, 
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thank you so much! Glad you like it
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Thanks! I've gotta get off my lazy butt and submit more entries
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
jesus do you have to be better than me at everything!?! ><
Your skill totally blows my skill out of the water but I like to pretend I compete with the best of deviantart XD cause I'm crazy
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
| Next =>