focal length: 42 mm
shutter speed: 1/100
aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 800
flash: none

I shot an event for church last weekend where there were displays of Canadian memorabilia. I took shots of each display in its entirety just to document them. None of those images were particularly interesting to look at though. They provided pretty much the same perspective any person would have seen walking up to them. The detail shots where I had to crouch down to be level with the table were far more eye-catching and intriguing.

To show you what I mean, here’s a table shot for comparison:

focal length: 36 mm
shutter speed: 1/160
aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 800
flash: none

Not all that interesting is it?

It’s always nice to get the ‘big picture’ and each may serve a different purpose but getting in close and focusing on details can perhaps render extraordinary views of something ordinary.

It’s Canada Day today. 141 years young. We’re going to the park for a picnic!

Laura is a Vancouver portrait photographer. Visit Dolce Life Photography.