Experimenting with shallow depth of field whereby the area within the depth of field appears sharp, while the areas in front of and beyond the field appear blurry.Initially found it difficult to grasp the technique in getting a good contrast between the sharp subject in focus and the blurred background. 

Soon discovered that by using a more zoomed in lens I was able to capture the photographs that I wanted. This collection of images are my favourite - the focus on the different coloured berries with the blurred background of the black gate makes it seem like they are trying to escape.









I feel that the fragile stalks holding the drooping berries are highlighted beautifully in the photograph.
After taking these images I began to feel much more confident and began to get to grips properly with shallow field.