toolbox

[dmilwain]

I'm fairly new to photography, so please criticize! I was bored and took this tonight with the 50mm f/1.8, flash + omnibounce
Manual
ISO - 200
AV - 3.2
TV - 1/6

thanks,
David

[Titus213]

Come on David, a photographer with digital equipment should NEVER be bored. Not a bad photo but there appears to be a fogging or OOF in the upper edge.

[dmilwain]

That was what I was going for with a small DOF and taken on the angle.

Would it be more effective with a longer DOF??

Thanks, David

[Michaelmjc]

A shallower depth of field is only really effective when you have the subject on a more straighht on angle. (taking the picture ground level and looking down the toolbox.)

Try taking it again and then make it black and white.

[Titus213]

I agree with Michaelmjc - except about the B&W. You can try it in B&W and it may work with the tools, but I find color much more interesting for most shots.

BTW - lighting isn't bad at all.

[dmilwain]

sorry, so for this composition, would you recommend increasing the DOF.

I don't like straight on objects, so I'd prefer to stay away from that...I'll try both later. and post what I come up with.

I do like the colours, so again, I'd prefer to work in colour for this shot.

thanks for the input, it's helping me a lot!

[Kerbouchard]

They need grease on them! ;)

[ajbalazic]

Make it entirely in focus and its a winner.