By Matt Siltala
Camera: Canon EOS 20D
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 55 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 0/2 EV
Flash: Flash fired, auto mode, red-eye reduction
I wanted to test selective focusing to achieve a very shallow depth of field–also known as bokeh. Even though the largest aperture I could achieve was f/5.6, by using a zoom lens at 55mm, I was still able to get that bokeh effect.
I was actually trying to focus on the tip of the snowflake, but ended up focusing on the center. I ended up liking this shot regardless–and liked the out of focus at the front and back.
I added a little flash to make the snowflake sparkle.
The image was captured in JPEG with no post processing or enhancements.
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