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The focus in this photo is soft, but I like the composition enough to share it. The soft focus reminds me of my photos from back in the film days somehow.

I find focusing to be the biggest technical challenge with macro photography. I think the depth of focus is about a millimeter for my typical configuration. Handshaking, moving subjects, and wind are constant obstacles. Instead of using the focus ring, I focus by moving the camera closer or farther away from the subject. This means that I do not use the viewfinder, but instead use the screen on the camera. Auto-focus does not work on the 40D if you use the screen. If there is glare, I basically shoot blind. I also cannot tell if a photo was in focus until I see it on my computer. Anyway, these are my excuses for missing the focus in this photo

Sometimes I feel that I am more lucky than skilled... but as long the results convey the awesomeness of Nature, I am happy with them.

Description
The focus in this photo is soft, but I like the composition enough to share it. The soft focus reminds me of my photos from back in the film days somehow.

I find focusing to be the biggest technical challenge with macro photography. I think the depth of focus is about a millimeter for my typical configuration. Handshaking, moving subjects, and wind are constant obstacles. Instead of using the focus ring, I focus by moving the camera closer or farther away from the subject. This means that I do not use the viewfinder, but instead use the screen on the camera. Auto-focus does not work on the 40D if you use the screen. If there is glare, I basically shoot blind. I also cannot tell if a photo was in focus until I see it on my computer. Anyway, these are my excuses for missing the focus in this photo

Sometimes I feel that I am more lucky than skilled... but as long the results convey the awesomeness of Nature, I am happy with them.