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Entry 1 by LLHeim for Photog's Choice Assignment - #80

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Entry 1 by LLHeim for Photog's Choice Assignment - #80

Daffodil Trumpets

Is a model release on file if needed? (Yes/No/NA)

N/A

What day was the photo taken?

March 15, 2010

Photo Description

This is a macro shot of daffodils on a windless spring day. The backlighting gives the flowers a translucent golden glow. It was taken with a 60mm macro lens at f29, ISO 200, with a 6 second exposure and +0.3 exposure bias to increase brightness. No filters were used on the camera.

Advice

  • use a small aperture (f16+) for greatest depth of field
  • position camera so light is shining through the back of the flowers
  • use a tripod and cable release to avoid camera shake

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