I go back and forth with this. It is interesting, and I like it, it just seems to be out of balance for some reason.
It's an interesting contrast in focus. I love the sharpness on the female in front, but I'm not sure the oof male is in a position that adds to the photo. I sort of wish the female was further to the right and the male slightly to the left and some of the white space at the top cropped out. The focus difference is so extreme and sharp, it looks like the female was cut and pasted on there, especially with the little line around her head.
I know what you mean Ryan, I too am undecided if I like it. At the time I did try several exposures and attempted to increase the DOF to bring the male more into focus, but using the long lens he was just too far behind her and it wasn't going to happen. Win some, lose some!
Posted by David Bostock on March 30, 2010 at 8:23 PM
I kinda like it. It reminds me of some of the wedding couple shots I used to do, where the bride was in focus and the groom was behind her looking on, but out of focus.
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It's an interesting contrast in focus. I love the sharpness on the female in front, but I'm not sure the oof male is in a position that adds to the photo. I sort of wish the female was further to the right and the male slightly to the left and some of the white space at the top cropped out. The focus difference is so extreme and sharp, it looks like the female was cut and pasted on there, especially with the little line around her head.