Vignette

Challenge #15 in the Serie A series. Hosted by Andy Westlake.

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Vignetting is often seen by the unimaginative as an optical defect to be avoided at all costs. But it can be a powerful method of drawing attention to your subject, by reducing the visual impact of the surroundings and background. Show us pictures which use vignetting to help make their point.

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Rhodo

by eopix

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This beautiful rhododendron just started blossoming this week here in Victoria Canada.

Camera:	Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lens:	Canon EF 24-70 f2.8L USM
Submitted:	Thursday, 2nd April, 2009 05:31 (GMT)
Taken:	Monday, 30th March, 2009
Focal length:	73 mm
Shutter speed:	1/200 sec
Aperture:	F8
ISO:	800
Notes:	tripod, cloudy day. Vignette added with masked curves in PS CS4.
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