Some of you may be able to recognize the second photo used below as it was first featured in issue No: 6 on "Perspective". This shot was picked for that issue instead of the first one appearing next to it (below, top left). Although both show the perspective distortion of exaggerating common in wide-angle lenses, the second picture is more effective in conveying the message across. Exaggerated perspective Exaggerated perspective     Distracting background Still distracting When you have a very distracting background, no amount of intentional blurring can help to improve the image, as can be seen in the next two pictures from above. The first has a sharper background while the other is blurred. The maximum aperture used at f/2.8 is still not effective for a totally out-of-focus background that will let the main subjects (trees) stand out. However, these types of pictures would be more at home illustrating the potential of the EOS cameras' Depth AE mode in showing its ability to extend the zone of sharpness or limiting it altogether. These two shots below of the fountain opposite the Sultan Abdul Samad (SAS) building in Kuala Lumpur are one of the most photographed subjects for local photo enthusiasts and tourists alike. These shots were more recent, recorded while testing the pro EOS-1v camera with its Multi-spot metering (as featured in issue No: 40) - proving that with high-end models, one can still make a mistake. I was not satisfied with the angle of the first picture and neither was I with the second. That's the reason why both shots did not appear in that particular issue although the vertically-shot second picture could have been considered an improvement over the other. In terms of the Multi-spot meter handling the exposure correctly, the pictures do show it but as far as the techniques are concerned, the angles in which they are shot, don't. SAS fountain (horizontal) SAS fountain (vertical)     Abstract photography Same scene, zoomed wider What about abstracts? Basically, there is very little that one can go wrong in shooting abstracts. If you can get the placement (angle) right, it will be another great shot achieved with your camera. The two abstracts above are actually from a batch from a successful session, in which I ended up with more than enough choices. These two happened to be among those that were not chosen but kept aside for future use, like for this issue. << Back to Main . 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 .