hmm, i think you need to consider what is the focus point.
for the first photo, 70% front portion is not in focus while the focus is on yellow cream(?), this gives an weird look to the photo.
the yogurt is a much better attempt
but looks under
Thanks.. I think i didn't control my DOF well right?
Hmm, I think your DoF is abit thin. But the actual issue with the first photo seems to be where you focused. If you look at the photo, the only parts that are in focus are the text "University of Australia".
I think this shot would look better if you took it from a higher angle and the spoon facing u (to me it gives a feeling of the food being served).#4 Calamari at La Cantina in Venezia
Shot taken at ISO 800, f/7.1 and shutter speed of 1/13.
I think this shot would look better if you took it from a higher angle and the spoon facing u (to me it gives a feeling of the food being served).
Also try to choose a piece of food that provides the most attraction, instead of conveniently focusing on the center piece.
I think the issue with the first 2 pictures is you went closer than the lens can focus on. The 50mm probably has 40-50cm minimum focusing distance (no idea cause I use Nikon)?
Btw, taking from a higher angle like CupNoodle suggested would give you a better DOF because the food items would be relatively closer to the camera/lens.
I think the issue with the first 2 pictures is you went closer than the lens can focus on. The 50mm probably has 40-50cm minimum focusing distance (no idea cause I use Nikon)?
Btw, taking from a higher angle like CupNoodle suggested would give you a better DOF because the food items would be relatively closer to the camera/lens.
Yep! agree with this and all the comments! I think 13-16 is a little too small. You'll end up with shaky photos and little DOF.. IMO actually f 4-6 is enough Just my 2cents! Cheers!
Yea. I took that shot when I first bought my 50mm not long. I did not understand about minimum focus distance when I took that shot (the first and second).
Thanks for the technical explanation about taking from a higher angle.
at a higher angle, u will not suffer from the thin plane of focus even if u go down to f/1.4 because if u manage to get the food in focus most of the other pieces would be at almost the same plane of focus.
and with ur lens wide open, u can shoot at darker conditions too!