Depth of Field
DOF is probably one of the most dramatic examples of how
learning to effectively utilize will improve your photography.
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The following is a presentation generated by the former
teacher...and has some useful examples.
Depth-of-Field Shooting Assignment
- You are to make at least 6
exposures of each of the following. You will print two pictures total…one best
showing SHALLOW and one DEEP DOF.
- Take notes on what you do
for each exposure as you are taking the exposure so you can analyze your
images. You do NOT have to record the actual exposure as it will be in the EXIF of
each image…but it is helpful.
- General guidelines are that
you should be looking for pictures with good composition, leading lines, rule
of thirds, etc. The subject should always adequately "fill the frame". Your
lines should lead to a center of interest. The pictures should be interesting
and unique.
- Subject is generally
landscape/architecture, but you can take pictures of whatever, especially
after you complete your assignment.
Generally, shoot on Aperture Priority. Keep ISO low, use Tripod to deal with
slow shutter speeds. Stay OUTSIDE!
- Standing along something
like a wall, like bricks, a fence, lockers, bleachers, etc. The wall should
run at about a 1-45 degree angle to the film.
- Wide open (f/4 or larger)
- Closed down (f/22 or
small as possible)
- Really close to a subject
at wide angle (18mm)
- Wide open (f/4 or larger)
- Closed down (f/22 or
small as possible)
- Fairly close to a subject
(less than 5'), at 200mm, with a simple background.
- Wide open (f/5.6 or
larger)
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When working with shallow-depth of field and a telephoto lens, watch your
focus point...as your DOF will be inches…or less.
- Closed down (f/22 or smaller if possible)…you may need
to increase your ISO…or use a tripod