Submitter's name:	José Adolfo Segura
Title:	Anatomy of a Paella
Gear used:	OM4T, Zuiko 50mm f:3.5 Macro
Diaphragm:	3.5
Shutter speed:	1/30
Film used:	Provia 100F
Technical information:	Without flash. With a monopod
Subject information:	I was just in time preparing a Paella for our invitees, that will put off their vegetarian mode.
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Comment left by: Chuck Norcutt (chucknorcutt@chucknorcutt.com)

You need a tripod so you can take a much longer exposure with a much smaller aperture for greater depth of field.

Comment left by: Brian Swale (no e-mail specified)

My goodness! What a mixture ! Crayfish, spiced sausage, chicken, octopus, white fish, and some other meat I can't identify. Acid-free tomatoes and parsley. It would be great to see the recipe ! An interesting dominance of red in the shot. In my opinion, the selective focus has worked very well in this shot; emphasising the important parts of the picture and leaving the rest somewhat to imagination. Just like art paintings.

Comment left by: Jay Drew (no e-mail specified)

The fact that the portion of the plate nearest the camera is out of focus bothers me, so I agree with Chuck about using a tripod for a longer exposure to get a smaller f-stop. The decision for not using a flash is correct, the shadow detail on both sides of the plate would have been lost.

Comment left by: photographer (no e-mail specified)

Thanks Chuck and Jay, I was thinking doing as Brian have see it... Brian every Paella is a discovering: I could give you the recipe later:)there are some shrimps too :)

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