Sunday afternoon, with camera in hand, I went out to inspect the flower gardens. I saw a beautiful rose. Admired it. Walked around it to find the best angle for the lighting. Then captured an image with the camera.
When I opened the image to see it better, I discovered the camera had set focus on the background. Aargh! I considered going back out for a second attempt. That might have worked, but the light was wrong.
Then I started thinking . . . :think: How often do we allow our lives to focus on activities and involvements that should be the background to a life well lived?
I know that at times my life has been “out of focus.” And life, like the river of time, flows on. No going back.
If you took that same rose and put in on a plain white background it wouldn’t be nearly as beautiful. It needs the various shades of dark greens to bring out its true beauty. We are much the same way. If we have God as our background, He will bring out our true beauty. Sometimes it is good to focus on the background.
Good point Ida! The contrast of brightness and hue certainly aids contrast and enhances beauty. Excellent analysis too. Thanks.
Some cameras will focus on the center spot, then depress the shutter half way down, this will lock the focus at that distance, now move the camera to the spot and move the camera until the thing you want is in focus by observing the screen, then depress the rest of the way. I have used this method when there is a small item that I can’t get a focus on and also to shoot through a screen, like an insect on the screen. Also when shooting animals behind bars in a cage. Also this way works to emphasize a selected focal plain. With some cameras you can also use this method to get proper exposure when there is a lot of back lighting. Good Luck!
Thanks Bob. I’m aware of those techniques and have used them in the past. I just failed to see what was happening. My eyes aren’t that good anymore. 🙁
I like the leaves! Look how dark green and shiny they are! And what a lovely backdrop for those blooms. Amen for leaving it alone. I think it’s important to acknowledge the support system of all those show-offs.
Right you are Lin!
What beautiful words to go with your pretty picture!
The words only express thoughts from the heart.
Beautifully stated!
Thanks Bill.