Monday, March 15, 2010

Assignment #2: Depth of field

More outdoor shots:  Complete at least 4 photos: at least one with a shallow depth and one with a large depth.  You are welcome to use more than two methods.  Remember: the more you experiment, the better you will get at each method and the more feedback you will be able to get from me.  Some examples of these methods are below.
Also, remember to record your f-stop and shutter speed.  Label your post as "assignment #2 your name".

For a shallow depth use a small number (5.6 or lower).  The lower the better, usually.
1. Be close to your subject.  (This will make part of your subject out of focus.)
2. Have your background really far away from your subject. (This will make your background out of focus.
3. Using your telephoto lens will create imagery with less in focus from foreground to  background.

For a larger depth use a large number (f11 or higher).  F22 is usually the best for distant landscape shots.
1. Be far from your subject.  (This will make all things in your picture in focus)
2. Have your background next to your subject. (There won't be any separation between the two because your camera will see them on the same plane)

Note: Remember to intentionally focus on what you want to be clear and crisp.

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