At The Garden Centre (Again)

[Dark Star]

Well I took my new toy (the 5Dmk2) out for a trip to the garden centre a week or so back...a dull wet day...but still some snap worthy shots (well in my view anyway )

Anyhow here are a few....all comments and critique very welcomed

(All with the 50mm f1.4 - I've gone for some serious dof here )

1) Misty

2) Flowers In The Rain

3) My Life In The Bush of Ghosts

4) Absolute Beginners

 

[jgs001]

The first one, personally, I find that third stem just oof a little distracting... not much you could do with it I guess, the colours work nicely with the mistiness though. #3 is excellent, good strong colours too. And the last one, the almost infinite feeling really works, it could do with another pot or two on the left to fill in that hole.

The last is my fave.

 

[Dark Star]

Thanks John, I prefer the garden centre in the Spring - colours and light sooo much better but there's always something to shoot whatever the season

 

[sbowler579]

Very nice set, great use of DOF. Thought of taking my cam to the local garden centre never had the nerve, anyone question you?

 

[Dark Star]

Very nice set, great use of DOF. Thought of taking my cam to the local garden centre never had the nerve, anyone question you?

Thanks Steve, nope no-one questioned me.

I was approached by the manager of a garden center/nursery in Essex once who was delighted to see me with the camera and very interested in what I'd shot.

Garden Centres (so far) seem pretty cool about it

 

[Daysleeper40]

Using your signature DOF to it's best again - lovely shots

 

[Dark Star]

Using your signature DOF to it's best again - lovely shots

Thanks Fi Much appreciated!