
Originally Posted by
Mike Moats
Hey Ed, F/8 may have added more focus on the flower but I think the added DOF woud have made the BG to cluttered. Always explore your BG options from different angles as you may find one with a less cluttered BG which will allow you to stop down for more DOF on the flower. I have a image that I show in my workshops that was shot at three different angles of the same flower and all three BG's are totally different. One of the angles allowed for more DOF on the flower without including as much BG distraction.