Playing with Aperture

I have much, much more that I still need to play with and discover on my lesson about aperture priority and shutter speed priority. I had just a few minutes to try a small f-stop on these beautiful grape vines near sunset.   The lower light required a slower shutter speed, especially when I was trying to get a greater depth of field with a whole row in focus. I didn't have a tripod with me, and couldn't get an image that wasn't blurry. Now, in review, I am wondering if I should have tried the shot with a higher ISO setting as well. So much to learn here.... more posts on this subject for sure! And, a new lense with even lower f-stop capabilities remains at the top of my wish list!

It is frustrating a little bit, to be at this stage of the game. I seem to be such an impatient person! It reminds me a little, of when I played French Horn in college. I loved the rich, middle sounds of the french horn and enjoyed playing. But, I wasn't as good as I wanted to be--couldn't execute the level of excellence that I desired without spending most of my time in a practice room! In the end, I decided I didn't want it badly enough to prioritize the work.  Well, in this case I so badly want to be able to produce excellence and am willing to work, but in juggling the facets of daily life, it is difficult to prioritize the time. Patience is needed. 


The top photo needs a better focal point/subject. I do like the line of the post on the edge and the color of the light.
Bottom: I could take it or leave it. I like some of the shadow/light happening on the fruit and leaves and to some degree, I did manage a shallow depth of field to get the grapes in focus and background leaves unfocused.