Insect imagery. This represents the need for shallow depth of focus to isolate the insect from its background. A dedicated macro lens with extension tubes can work but I prefer a greater subject to distance factor to allow me to capture the butterfly without scaring it away. For this shot I used a Minolta 7D DSLR with a 2.8 70-200 tele lens at 2.8. Note how the image plane of the insect is sharp and the background is thrown into a complimentary de-focused blur. This can not be done with most pocket or non DSLR digital cameras. They are terrific if you want a deep focal plane. Jeff
MORNING LIGHT IMAGES Selected photographs of Jeff Perkins. I'm both a physician and serious photographer. Accomplishments: Permanent Exhibit at The Albany International Airport entitled "Arrival", located at the Security Entrance. This is a 3 panel 18 foot long panorama of stitched images reflecting our feelings of safe journey after 9-11. Exhibits at The Soho Gallery in NYC and The Photo Center of Troy, NY Enjoy. Jeff
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Thursday, November 4, 2010
The Butterfly
Insect imagery. This represents the need for shallow depth of focus to isolate the insect from its background. A dedicated macro lens with extension tubes can work but I prefer a greater subject to distance factor to allow me to capture the butterfly without scaring it away. For this shot I used a Minolta 7D DSLR with a 2.8 70-200 tele lens at 2.8. Note how the image plane of the insect is sharp and the background is thrown into a complimentary de-focused blur. This can not be done with most pocket or non DSLR digital cameras. They are terrific if you want a deep focal plane. Jeff
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