Marine Habitat by auntietk
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Description
There's a huge paved lot at Port Gamble where trucks used to be loaded, and it's blocked off by sections of log and chain. Apparently the logs (which are used as bollards) were under water at one time, because some of them had mussel shells, barnacles, and bits of salt rime encrusted in the tops.
I was playing with my camera, trying to learn some of its secrets, working with depth of field. I got it in this shot ... you can see how the center shell is in perfect focus and the rest of the image is a bit blurred. That was all done in camera, and I was very excited to have figured it out!
Unfortunately, now I have no idea what I did. LOL!
Comments (26)
Faemike55
Great capture! love the DOF on this.
Chipka
Superb DOF and a great sense of post-marine color! Well...post-marine since it's now dry or at least not submerged! Don't you just love playing with camera settings? My wee little souped-up point and shoot has settings I have yet to explore, but with stuff like this beauty of a shot just waiting to be discovered, I'm sure I'll pick up exploring again--right after I'm done with the "spin and jiggle" thing. I really like the textures in this and the open, hollow shells in that nice, bluish color. This is a marvelous shot!
bmac62
We're so smart with our cameras at times aren't we? I read something in my camera owner's manual...go out and try it...then promptly forget it. You did great here...those are in fact tiny shells and the rotting log top provides great looking texture. :*
MrsLubner
I have read my manual from front to back, used and tried it all and all I have retained is point and shoot. :-) DOF I have learned by using the super macro and the closer I get, the more DOF I get out of it. Now if I could just figure out the manual focus and the flash fill I'd have it made! LOL
bazza
Great capture and DOF in this love the big rusty chain too, well done!
wysiwig
Zoom is a must on this. Wonderful textures and shapes in the wood. I'll bet the mussels were surprised when the water disappeared.
cfulton
The DOF is superb, highlighting the focal point of the shell. The light works very well in this regard too. My camera is always on the lowest f-stop I can get with the lens I am using. Very well done, Clive
helanker
Tara it is such a gorgeous shot. The rusty chain and wood and the shells. All together is makes a wonderful shot and the clarity in the center adds to it. You will find it again, I bet :-)
awjay
superb image my friend
durleybeachbum
It is a super pic! The good thing about my camera is that I have very few choices..makes life simpler!
sharky_
LOL....I am in your foot steps. Great DOF... Aloha
Meisiekind
Hehe... You were probably on AV mode and your F-stop was most likely between 2 and 4... I think!!! Lovely shot Tara! I love that huge old rusted chain in the background!
Mondwin
Superbly and great capture my Dear!!!!!!bravissima V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
jascorpio
I love it!!!
debbielove
Ah! The art of DOF... Yes, I worked this one out, by accident as well, but luckily remembered! lol It's all in the button on mine.. And where you point it..And a few other things! lol But, it works! Great shot here.. Nice colours as well... Rob
MrsRatbag
Yes, you got it; I also tend to shoot with the lowest F stop, unless I'm doing a big landscape shot...depends what you want. This is absolutely perfect, and I recognized it immediately!
lyron
Excellent image!!
wjames
Fantastic capture,I'm sure everything will come back to you next time you try it.
tofi
Very beautiful image! A most interesting and fascinating subject of study :) Excellent DOF indeed, and precision with detail and clarity! Excellent artwork!
redchilicat
Fantastic shot, love all of the texture!
mermaid
A gorgeous shot, Tara, and hmm. I can relate you wondering what you did to get it...lol
beachzz
Whatever you did is wonderful--you really got it!!
RodS
Excellent DOF and texture, Tara! Don't ya hate it when you figure out how to do something, then forget it? Happens to me all the time! :-D
Merrylee
Nice image Tara...great DOF..love the rusty chain
lucindawind
excellent I love the colours and textures
danapommet
Love the rusty chain and the textures in the broken wood. Dana