I’ve been busy today preparing for a course I’m teaching on next week so I decided to delve into my button pot again for today’s photo. I tried a few extreme close ups but plumped for this simple little shot in the end – I thought such a simple button deserved an uncomplicated, minimalistic composition. I like the way the combination of natural light from my music room window and the large aperture (f2.8) brings out its iridescence. Every so often I do try using smaller apertures but I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m a shallow depth of field girl at heart!

I think your decision for the minimalistic composition is the right one! Great! Wasichseh · 2010-04-03: 13:08

I like your minimalistic compositions very much! Eiram · 2010-04-03: 16:15

Absolutely lovely. The soft focus on the edges and the simplicity of it are so well balanced and punch out the color. Favorite! kellybee322 · 2010-04-05: 21:49

Very cool. I love how you're able to find common household items and frame them to look so exquisite. Mgb527 · 2010-04-07: 20:24

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