Day 124 - Photo A Day Challenge - 5-3-2012
May 3, 2012 02:04:35 #
Welcome to Day 124 :). Today we are going to revisit Deep Depth of Field. Deep Depth of Field refers to how sharp the focus is in front and in back of the focal point.
The further away from the subject you are the greater the depth of field. So it works particularly good for photographing landscapes. The best way I've found is to use
a wide open lens (don't zoom) and a smaller aperture (larger f/stop number) f/16 and up. If you can use Aperture Priority (you can still adjust the exposure compensation
if you need to) ... If you can't use aperture priority then try shooting in Landscape Mode.
Here are a few examples to get us started. I look forward to seeing what y'all come up with.
The further away from the subject you are the greater the depth of field. So it works particularly good for photographing landscapes. The best way I've found is to use
a wide open lens (don't zoom) and a smaller aperture (larger f/stop number) f/16 and up. If you can use Aperture Priority (you can still adjust the exposure compensation
if you need to) ... If you can't use aperture priority then try shooting in Landscape Mode.
Here are a few examples to get us started. I look forward to seeing what y'all come up with.
May 3, 2012 02:41:26 #
photogrl57 wrote:
Welcome to Day 124 :). Today we are going to revis... (show quote)
Great examples PG... love the planes and the grasses.
May 3, 2012 02:49:52 #
May 3, 2012 02:53:22 #
Hal81 wrote:
How about these. From arcives.
Very nice Hal.... can I come and sit on that front porch??
May 3, 2012 02:57:12 #
I'm going to my archives too... hopefully it will be a clear day tomorrow so I can shoot something new.
Big Bear, Calif
Holcomb Creek, also in Big Bear, shooting from inside "pygmy cabin" to the treet outside the window
Top of the LIft @ Blue Bird Ski Resort, Utah
My favorite sunset spot - stormy night had to stand on the bumper of my truck to get the top of the fence post
Last one - Hearst Castle, Calif. fascinating place..
May 3, 2012 03:20:52 #
The best way to see depth of field is to do this simple exercise. Put your camera on a tripod and then take 3 or 5 objects (we used to use film rolls or canisters but something of that size works well) and set them apart by about an inch or 2, in a row going away from you and at a very slight angle so you can see all of them in the viewfinder. Set your camera on Aperture preferred. Focus on the center object Only and Do Not change your focus point. Take the first picture with the lens wide open and each successive picture one stop smaller till you have gone through the range of your lens. Your first picture should only have that center object in focus, as you stop down the lens you will see more and more of the surrounding objects begin to come into focus as well.
Depth of field is the backbone to just about all creative, macro and portraiture photography. Once you have mastered depth of field you will have unlocked an entire world in photography. I'll try to put together an example later today (it's a little after midnight and the light ain't so good right now..lol).
Depth of field is the backbone to just about all creative, macro and portraiture photography. Once you have mastered depth of field you will have unlocked an entire world in photography. I'll try to put together an example later today (it's a little after midnight and the light ain't so good right now..lol).
May 3, 2012 03:49:44 #
photogrl57 wrote:
Welcome to Day 124 :). Today we are going to revis... (show quote)
Awesome shots ~ LOVE the airplanes!
May 3, 2012 04:07:38 #
Blue bird ski resort is a stunning photo!! I would buy that one and frame it!! I love the colors and the subject and its just well done!
Teri O wrote:
I'm going to my archives too... hopefully it will be a clear day tomorrow so I can shoot something new.
May 3, 2012 04:10:09 #
Between you and photogrls efforts maybe we can master this...I copied both of your advice and printed them out for my UHH journal I keep. Thanks!!
Boldstep wrote:
The best way to see depth of field is to do this s... (show quote)
May 3, 2012 05:13:23 #
Thank Goodness for photo archives. Mine are mainly landscapes with this one exception which I will show first. This group of people is not real .It is a sculpture except for one person. My husband is in the group also, in the front, wearing bluejeans.I often see people posing with this group at Market Square in saint John, NB. The next two photos were taken on a favourite walking trail of mine through The Pines.
May 3, 2012 05:18:23 #
A little covered bridge replica is shown here . It is an entrance to a nature trail at Mud Lake. And second is a boardwalk path over a marsh at The Sackville Waterfowl Park. third; a view of a rocky hillside edge. I took this photo on Monday because it has a Common Merganser in the water there, swimming around the bend.
May 3, 2012 05:25:07 #
Teri O wrote:
I'm going to my archives too... hopefully it will be a clear day tomorrow so I can shoot something new.
Love the cabin window shot and the ski resort. both are so very beautiful!
May 3, 2012 06:18:09 #
May 3, 2012 06:24:37 #
Roadrunner wrote:
#1. Did this in Av
Should be a fun day, eh Fred Ann & Pat?
Should be a fun day, eh Fred Ann & Pat?
Yed, I think it is fun. I think I will go out this morning and find something more up to date than my archives.I like your line up of things.
May 3, 2012 06:26:39 #
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