cactuspic Loc: Dallas, TX

Greg, using the focus bracketing program in the camera, you will want to use set the lens to automatic focus so that it will focus through the subject. I manually set the position of the first shot a tad closer than the closest part of the subject that I want in focus because it is sometimes difficult to determine the exact closest part of a complex subject. It is easier to determine that on a computer screen in Lightroom afterwards and omit the first slice or two from the stack of nothing is in sharp focus.

Irwin

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

rgrenaderphoto I'm totally loving your epic wide angle panorama of Death Valley...
Breathtaking compostion... Stellar acuity! Beautiful and vibrant color harmonies latent within...
You are truly a master of your craft sir.

Albeit your EXIF data shows it was captured with the superb AF-S 16-35 mm f/4 Nikkor at 16mm (f/9) not the consumer grade 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 VR. I shoot the 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 VR and it's just not in the same league.
Enough said...

Wishing you all the best on your epic journey Robert.

AF-S 16-35 mm f/4 Nikkor at 16mm (Truly an amazing Optic!)

Greg from Romeoville illinois Loc: Romeoville illinois

That is what I figured. I was just wondering when shooting a subject and finding the closest focal point.