"Sometimes you have to focus on what is beyond the first thing you notice."
I always shoot in full manual mode so I have control of what my camera focuses on. Using shallow focus settings blurs everything but what I choose.
Many times what/who I "want" as my subject is not what is up front so it becomes more challenging to "get it right".
All of these unique images were created with knowing how to use the settings in my camera and my eye. I hope you enjoy them!
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