Thanks mate. All with the 85L. Was shooting pretty wide open and missed focus a lot. The AF is just a touch too slow for him. Was surprised at the purple and green CA, especially around the high contrast water droplets. Shouldn't have been a surprise, I know it happens, but I've never noticed it. Probably haven't shot so wide open in scenes like his where it shows up.
Troy, the swing shot is a cracker. I know what you mean about focus, swing shots with kids are close to impossible at shallow DOF, in fact a fast moving toddler is a challenge for even the best focussing system.
Yep, a fast moving toddler is challenge for everyone and everything, including a camera! He's certainly having fun hanging out and being a boy Troy. Certainly some keepers in there.
We just had some pics of ours kids printed - standard matte prints which have been block mounted with a fantastic laminated finish. Just curious H as to why you suggest canvas for this? I don't mind the canvas finish, but find it reduces image detail. A lot of people assumed we were getting canvas prints when we told them about what we were doing - is it just the current trend?
It would look better in matte/semi-gloss finish, but, to me, a picture like that doesn't need fine detail. It would look just as great from distance on rag or canvas.
Great shots especially the swing shot as everyone says.
I thing your shot is ideal in that the head/face are closest and in focus and the suspended action engenders this "tension" that keeps you staring at the image.
It would look better in matte/semi-gloss finish, but, to me, a picture like that doesn't need fine detail. It would look just as great from distance on rag or canvas.
H
Thanks H,
Just wanted to see if it was just me, or do others agree that canvas isn't the be all and end all.
