Depth of Field & Aperture

The purpose of this assignment is to consolidate understanding of Aperture and how it affects Depth-of-Field. 

SCENE 1

Set 1 : Focus on the front figure

f4.0 (1/60s ISO 200)

f8.0 (1/15s ISO 200)

f16 (1/4s ISO 200)

Set 2 : Focus on the middle figure

f4.0 (1/60s ISO 200)

f8.0 (1/15s ISO 200)

f16 (1/4s ISO 200)

Set 3 : Focus on the back figure

f4.0 (1/80s ISO 200)

f8.0 (1/15s ISO 200)

f16 (1/5s ISO 200)

Reflection

Choose the image that best represents Selective Focus and Maximum Depth-of-Field.

Image with selective focus on the middle figure (f4) on the left. Image with maximum depth of field (f16) on the right. Drag the slider to compare images.

 
original image Maximum Depth of Field
modified image Selective Focus
 

SCENE 2

Never work with children or pets…

For this part of the assignment, get a partner, or two in this case, and place them 6ft in front of a tree. The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate depth of field like in the set above, but there is an added bonus. You also have to get your subject matter to stand still, especially if you’re trying to shoot on f22 and on a tripod. Hence the awkward framing in this shot. —>

LeonieM_00046_Child.jpg

f4.0 (1/80s ISO 200)

f8.0 (1/15s ISO 200)

f16.0 (1/15s ISO 1250)

Reflection

Even though the light is gorgeous in this scene, I prefer the image with the narrow depth of field, isolating my subject from her background.