Sher Loc: Colorful Colorado

Today we are going to look at different ways to bring attention to an isolated object. I am sure you all have figured out your own way of capturing what you want to be the focal point in your shots...

Here are some ideas that I have on the subject..... I use depth of field alot to blur out everything that I dont want to be the focus. To do this you would adjust your aperture. I find that F4.5 or less will usually do what I want to isolate an object for me....

I also will use zoom to isolate subjects. If I am shooting a pic and think that I just want to show one part of the shot, I will either move in for a closer look, or zoom... So zoom my feet, or zoom my lense....

Sometimes when I take a shot I will focus on one thing and then decide I want to make something else the object I want to feature so I will just refocus on the area that I choose

Or, If I want one thing to be the sole object of my shot, I will set it on a plain background and shoot the shot..

These are a few of my ideas. Now lets hear, and see what you do to isolate an object that you want to be the focus in your shots...

Shallow Depth of Field


First shot of chain


Zoomed in on the above shot


Focused on the Fence


Shot from above focused on the nail


Flower on plain background

Sher Loc: Colorful Colorado

I wanted to take the time to express my gratitude to all of you... I was going through the posts from Janices Halloween topic, where you expressed how much we all have been through together over these last months, almost 1 year... We have become friends, and we are sharing life with each other. We have laughed and cried together. We have encouraged and cheered.... You have been by my side to welcome in the youngest member of our family, Alivia, and you are here holding me up as we face losing the oldest member of our family, my dad.... This is the progression of life....we lean on each other during the hard times and celebrate the good times... Thank you for all of your well wishes, prayers and messages... Your love and support means more to me than I could ever possibly express.....(((((((GROUP HUG)))))))))

And a songhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X7d7Ul6PmI

Janice Loc: Kentucky

Now that I see your shots it makes sense but when I was shooting at 4.5 it sure looked like everything was in focus to me so I scrapped the shot - lol
On my behalf, You're welcome and I won't try to speak for anyone else. As some here would say, You Rock! And so do your pictures... I'll join, (((((((((((group hug))))))))))))

PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area

p1 Spooky - we have very similar "eyes" and you've posted some of the pix I thought I might post. Funny!! Kindred spirits.

PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area

p1 I say "ditto" You are a great host even when you aren't the host, Janice! See you all tomorrow.

Janice Loc: Kentucky

I just listened to the song - never heard that before - my eyes are all wet and blurry now and my nose is acting kinda funny too - do you think I have a cold?

Janice Loc: Kentucky

You make me smile Pat - have a pleasant night

aleone63 Loc: Some place in Wisconsin

awwwwww (((((group hug))))) love ya!

Sher Loc: Colorful Colorado

Hahaha... Me too..

Janice Loc: Kentucky

IT'S CONTAGIOUS!!!!!!

Sher Loc: Colorful Colorado

Yes we are... We are both attracted to rust...lol

Sher Loc: Colorful Colorado

:thumbup: ditto

Joecosentino Loc: Whitesboro, New York

Took this shot the other morning in the fog

Winter is coming

Sher Loc: Colorful Colorado

Great shot, I love these thistles..... Now I'm going to have to hunt one down...

Janice Loc: Kentucky

awesome