Brother Bear

[Captured]

-Eye captured-My son, Kristofer William .

[Donald]

I couldn't see the EXIF data on this image, but it looks to me as if there was quite a large aperture used resulting in a very narrow depth-of-field. His left eye (nearest to us) is in focus, but the other eye (and his hand) is not.

I think in an image like this, the eyes need to be very sharp.

[Captured]

Thank You for your response, Donald! Here is the original image....

[rpcrowe]

IMO wide apertures are two edged swords...

While they allow available light shooting; the DOF is often extremely narrow and sometimes even with increased ISO and Image Stabilization, shutter speeds become too slow to effectively accomplish our shots.

Again, IMO, a reasonable solution is effectively bounced flash.

The light from a creatively used flash is often superior to available light. As Neil van Niekirk writes in his Introduction to Flash Techniques ( http://neilvn.com/tangents/flash-pho...hy-techniques/ ),

"As photographers we’re always looking for perfect light. And yet, the quality of available light isn’t always ideal. It is rarely perfect.

But I feel that in using flash wisely, I’m able to enhance or over-ride the available light. With careful use of flash, I am more in control of light, and hence the way my photos will look – than if I had just accepted the existing ambient light.

Instead of waiting for perfect light, I use what I have and add flash to make the best of the situation."

I know that lots of members shy away from flash. But, perhaps this is because they equate all flash with the horrible flat look of straight-on, unmodified flash, especially (ugh!) that from the built-in flash of a camera!

[speedneeder]

I know that lots of members shy away from flash. But, perhaps this is because they equate all flash with the horrible flat look of straight-on, unmodified flash, especially (ugh!) that from the built-in flash of a camera!

The only draw back to flash for me is that I have to carry something else around and take time to set it up! I am never displeased with the control over lighting that I get