Droplets

[markarian]

C&C please?

http://www.cygnus-extra.f2s.com/PixelPost/images/20060523073905_img_1763.jpg

EOS 350D 18-55mm kit lens
Thanks

[PeaPicker]

Looks like the focus might be on the leaf behind on the right.
Do you set the camera to use only center focus point?
Nice start.

[markarian]

You're right Jon - it does look like that. There seems to be a lot of detail in that leaf. However, the data indicates that the focus was on the large droplet in the centre of the foreground leaf. Not sure why it should look like that.

I also seriously increased the contrast so that the background is dark. Do you think this works or does it adversely affect the rest of the shot?

[PeaPicker]

I've never done a shot like this but I like them alot.
The front drops just don't look as sharp as the others.

[Anthony J Howe]

This is a really good close up of the leaf and the water droplets. The green is good and rich against the black background. A very good shot.

[JohnnyG]

The focus does appear to be on the back leaf on the right! I really like the droplets though and the effect! Well done!

[markarian]

Thanks for the comments everyone. I really can't see why the background leaf should be in such sharp focus since the focus point is definitely on the foreground. Haven't really sorted out this new camera yet.