When exploring Eggenberg Palace in Graz, I noticed the interesting stone floor in the courtyard. I thought it would be need to get a closer view and maybe make a nice background. When taking a closer look, I noticed the variety of color in the stones and the very varied texture on them. I love when photography brings me to notice things I normally wouldn’t notice.

I fully extended the lens and opened it to the widest aperture, which was only 5.6 at this length. The effect of the narrow depth of field adds drama, making for a nice picture.

Camera: Canon 600D
Lens: EF-S 15-85mm at 85mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/125
ISO:100
Postprocessing: Lightroom