Seeing 2011 (#115)

For your consideration: another offering from the vaguely defined journey I'm entitling the "7D Shakedown Cruise"; these images are the result of my early trial and error in becoming familiar with the myriad of sophisticated controls featured in my beautiful new camera body.

Early results confirm what I've read and have also suspected: with advanced and greatly enhanced sensor quality and native image rendering come a double-edged sword: photographs emphasizing fine detail are either exquisitely rendered to such delight as to be breathtaking . . . or, if my focus point is off to the slightest degree — well, another, considerably dampened flavor of breath-taking follows. Thus it has come to pass so far that very few of my preliminary shots have been satisfactory . . . and I'm well aware the weak link is on my side of the camera.

This particular entry is presented simply as a small cozy patch of terra firma which struck me as sublimely pretty, an easily overlooked oasis amidst the frenzy of silicon valley. Perhaps it will serve as a reminder to take a deep breath, look around yourself, and discover your own local treasure hidden in plain sight.

Flower and Bud, #0584-7D

© 2011 James W. Murray, all rights reserved.

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Details: July 19, 2011; Canon 7D; f/7 @ 1/100 sec; —1/3 EV; ISO 800; Canon EF 100mm Macro f/2.8 USM

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