Annika1980 wrote:

Here's a couple of test shots I did today with strong backlighting and
fill flash provided by the 550EX (off camera) with the Gary Fong
Lightsphere.

http://www.pbase.com/bret/image/82886503/original

http://www.pbase.com/bret/image/82886507

Note the lack of harsh shadows.


The bokeh in the first shot, taken at f/9.0 is very harsh, but it is
significantly improved in the second shot at f/3.2.

Given that this is an f/1.2 lens, and you had plenty of headroom in
terms of increasing shutter speeds, why not use it wide open?

The 85mm f/1.2 gives beautiful OOF rendition at f/1.2. Stopping it
down, when there is really no need, is a waste of a fine lens.

Nice composition, though. The Golden Section works well for Divot.

;-)