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Photo lesson.. Understanding Depth Of Field

 
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Old 11-01-2006, 05:22 AM
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Below is a photo that I use to understand DOF and it's practical execution as a working photographer.






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I get it now.


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LOL!

+1!
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1 boob f/2.8
2 boobs f/3.5
3 boobs.....


You've gotta think in terms of boobs!

Now, if they are really big, you need to split the difference.
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I still don't understand it but now I don't give a damn
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Finally, it clicked!
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Great eye movement and framing too!
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I dont understand why those women wearing shirts that dont fit! =)
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Too much DOF

But a good lesson - got anymore "tips".....errrr....."pointers"......errrr.....sor ry, I was distracted but you know what I mean
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