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blang008
14th of May 2009 (Thu), 07:45
If I wanted to take pictures of seashells on the beach and blur the background on a sunny day, what settings would I want to use? I am using a Canon EOS Rebel 1000d with 18-55mm lens.
gshappell
14th of May 2009 (Thu), 10:43
+1...im heading on vacation in a few weeks and would be interested in this as well! Not to hijack, but also how to make ocean shots not so dull...
USER876
14th of May 2009 (Thu), 13:45
Widest aperture and longest focal length. Although with your kit lens it may not be enough. You are going to have to get real close to the shells.
blackcap
14th of May 2009 (Thu), 19:19
Not to hijack, but also how to make ocean shots not so dull...

Make sure you take photos in the best possible light. This is usually at sunset/sunrise and the hour before/after.

Chris

http://www.chrisgin.com (http://www.chrisgin.com/)
North of Auckland
15th of May 2009 (Fri), 01:38
Make sure you take photos in the best possible light. This is usually at sunset/sunrise and the hour before/after.

Chris

http://www.chrisgin.com (http://www.chrisgin.com/)

What Chris said ^^

And man does he know how to take shot by the sea ;)