2012, Day 126 - Hollow

Photography is like any art, it is meant to evoke a reaction and encourage you to feel something.  This isn't my best photo technically, I would have like a different point of focus and a greater depth of field but despite these shortcomings I still like it.  I like the backlighting, the background color and how its cool tone contrasts with the warm tones of the snail shell.  There is a feeling of emptiness, of an opportunity missed, and it makes me a little sad.  While there is a negative connotation to sadness I like how it makes one reflective.  So, emotionally, this photo really works.

Canon 1D Mark IV, Canon 100/f2.8L IS
100mm, f4, 1/60 sec @ 200 ISO

2010, Day 102 - Gastropod

I spotted my new friend on a walk with the dogs and ran back to collect him after I got the boys home.

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 100/f2.8L IS

100mm, f16, 1/60 @ 200 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 100/f2.8L IS

100mm, f16, 1/60 @ 200 ISO