archway

I like the general composition, but was wondering do you have an alternative with the arch in sharp focus?

Thanks for the comment Steve. Sorry, I don't - my intention was to focus on the orange flowers and throw the arch and beyond OOF
f/3.5 wasn't enough - I didn't like the way the scene had no focus or "pull". The OOF archway is really what gives the 3D sense.

I think it's fine the way it is.
But I have yet to see any nice bokeh from this lens.
Please prove me wrong

I have But I can't show you the photos!

There may be some sharpening issues with the image here - at full res it seems nicer.

Personally I rather like that OOF rendition. When there's more distance between subject and distance then the OOF rendition is even better. For example, a portrait with a background that's waaay behind gets rendered wonderfully. I'll try and find something that shows it later...

I don't mind if you don't like it. I'm not parting with mine

Very nice Matt, excellent composition, and the light and colour look spot on.

But what does bokeh mean again!

Haha! I'm not going down that route again
Matt

I understand the point Matt and I agree you have definately created a 3D effect. I guess the problem I have is that I look straight past the orange flowers. I am not sure whether it is their size or colour, but my attention is drawn initally to the pink flowers and then I seem to work back from there

Steve

Appreciate the feedback Steve