A different view...

[Adrian David]

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Model = NIKON D300
Exposure Time = 1/40"
F Number = F18
Exposure Program = Aperture priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Exposure Bias Value = ±0EV
Metering Mode = Pattern
Sensing Method = One-chip color area sensor
Exposure Mode = Auto exposure
White Balance = Auto white balance
Focal Length In 35mm Film = 27mm
Lens = nikkor 18.0-135.0 mm f/3.5-5.6

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Adrian. I like these looking-up-the-trunk perspectives of large trees. Good exposure and I like the way the branches are positioned at the top of the frame. The OOF area, which covers the bottom third of the frame, is drawing my eye - I think the image would be stronger if you cropped about 3 cm off the bottom. :S3:

[Paul Lagasi]

Adrian good point by Steve....I am going to have to try one of these, well thought out composition

[Adrian David]

Thank you very much!
I have already cropped some of the bottom, but I was inclined to preserve the 3:2 format on this one...Unfortunately I don't know any technique to minimize the amount of OOF area from the shooting...I don't own a wider lens, and with the one I have
that's all I can get....

[Ken Childs]

Adrian, I think you could crop this tighter as a 3:2 and still have a very nice composition. You should be able to remove most of the OOF area in the FG and still be able to keep the top branches on each side intact.