Garden?

[Simplycandid]

I feel I can't seem to get the DOF right...ugh!


1/200sec at f/6.3 ISO 200 100mm (EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM)

[Kenj8246]

As you've discovered, Shannon, there's precious little DOF when shooting close. It's all about finding the angles that make the most of what little there is. There's an old trick where you use the flat of your hand to simulate the plane of focus and then align the camera in that plane. Mostly it's practice and more practice.

[Simplycandid]

Originally Posted by Kenj8246

As you've discovered, Shannon, there's precious little DOF when shooting close. It's all about finding the angles that make the most of what little there is. There's an old trick where you use the flat of your hand to simulate the plane of focus and then align the camera in that plane. Mostly it's practice and more practice.

I think this one turned out a lot better, what do you think?

[jfoureyes]

The second photo is better! Are you using a tripod?

[Simplycandid]

No tripod unless I am shooting for HDR.

[tomhooper]

I'd try using a tripod and you need to squeeze your aperture down some. I noticed it was 6.3. That doesn't give you much DOF. Try to get down to about f/11, I normally start my shots at f/11 and 250sec.
Of course if you go to the smaller aperture, you'll need some flash.