I thought this would be a good example of Depth of Field (DoF) ... and especially to show how it can drop the background from the image. 

I was motivated by the discussion of DoF in the Light test thread.  

I was inspired by the remains of a light rain on the holly leaves outside my window.  In addition, although the day had been overcast with light rain, as the rain ended I had strong, even sunlight -- a Promise of Spring to come. 

Camera: Kodak Z1015 IS 10MP; hand-held; available light; subject at about 2-3 ft.

Comments, please. 

--Martin

The image is somewhat over exposed by at least 1 stop and lacks contrast two clicks in photoshop seems to me to make it more punchy but does not seem such a change after posting try this for yourself Martin and see how it looks

Danny O'Byrne  http://www.digitalartzone.co.uk/

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