Could be shallow dof, but personally I doubt it. DOF is usually not an issue at least from what I can tell. I think the problem here is I don't know how to always get the focus I want with the wide angle mode. So far it mostly has a mind of its own. Sometimes i can poke a spot on the screen and it will focus for me. Other times nothing happens and I can't find any other option to adjust the focus in those instances. With the normal (70 degree) angle (f1.6 aperture, and glass housing instead of plastic, both firsts for phones according to what I've read) I have AF and full control and OIS when I want it. The wide angle 120 degree mode has no AF and no OIS either, which is a bit of a downer. I guess that gives something to look forward to in my next phone cam upgrade in a year or two...

oh good we have a club then!

this was the best i could do with the contrast... actually had it on a tiny pocket tripod. have since come up with a sturdier option but haven't revisited the IR slap on concept yet.

haha my thoughts exactly! I was thinking the sign should actually say 'Entrance' but that maybe the management decided it was too complicated an English word for the intensely multicultural customer mix.

This is where the zoom tool comes into its own, although the only brand I recognise is Coke. Wide format really suits, with lots to explore.

Very nice everyday urban story plus a bonus light show.

Hmmm. Exit where the sign says Enter, or do you obey the red sign that tells you not to enter?

Tha's very cool, especially getting the two shoppers placed like that as well.

Hand held I know - a bit of light leakage perhaps or maybe a contrast pick-me-up?

Adeptly spotted sunbeam my friend; I know it's your specialty but what a place to find one. And I definitely prefer this shot to theirs.