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19-DEC-2002 Paul Wilsbach

The Nutcracker
by pablo

Atlanta, Georgia USA

An exercise in zoned focus.
(a little sugar makes the candles happy!)

ZONED FOCUS EXPLAINED

Sony DSC-F707
1/10s f/8.0 at 9.7mm iso100 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time19-Dec-2002 11:16:47
MakeSony
ModelCybershot
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length9.7 mm
Exposure Time1/10 sec
Aperturef/8
ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Qualitynormal (2)
Exposure Programmanual (1)
Focus Distance

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Steve 31-Dec-2002 03:12
When I first opened this image, I thought "Wow, how'd he get such incredible depth of field?". Thanks for the explanation. You're hard work paid off - nice shot(s). - Steve (PFC2001)
ctfchallenge29-Dec-2002 06:39
Thanks for the tutorial Pablo. I like the result too. Ann C
Sony Forums Challenges27-Dec-2002 04:50
Nice work Pablo! Fremiet
Sony Forums Challenges23-Dec-2002 03:53
very well done. and thanks for the tutorial, it will be used. ~ kudbegud
Sony Forums Challenges23-Dec-2002 02:12
Paul, thanks for the info...and I like how you used "snow" here along with shadow effects between the candle figures. Nice composition for "soldiers". MFC
W.C. VandenBerg20-Dec-2002 05:42
Paul, could you explain how you acheived the zoned focus here? It's a new term to me although I think I can gather what it means from examining your photo. Thanks!
Sony Forums Challenges19-Dec-2002 16:08
Very effective composition! The colors are quite striking against the stark white background, and all is enhanced by your choice of frame. Helen