Good Use of DOF

[NaturesPixel]

This weeks assignment is all about DOF ( depth of field)
whether it is a shallow DOF or a greater DOF... make sure it works and think about what you are trying to achieve...

Shallow DOF..



Large DOF



Exif data should still be intact if you wish to participate in the mini contest.... also the image in question should be taken with in the 9th Jan -22nd Jan 2008

next weeks assignment will be "Minimalism"

[FocalFrenzy]

Not for Assignment

I shot this using a +1 and a +4 diopter Macro add on filter. This allows for a nice magnification shot with a very shallow DOF. Adding the +2 filter, caused the DOF to become too shallow to tell what was being photographed. This set-up (all 3 macro filters in addition to an 8 diopter Magnifying glass), is what I'm experimenting with for my "Flakey Challenge" on the Games and Challenges page. It's ideal for shooting snowflakes or any other subject less than 1/2 mm in depth. Anyone interested? See the Flakey Challenge thread. My shots are not that great, but Jiminy Clickit has some wonderful images he's been working on. Thanks and good luck.

[filemanager]

Not for the assignment (pic is too old!)

http://picasaweb.google.com/newberry...76617784549938

[Miss Mae]

The Dragonfly
I wanted this to look like he is coming in for a landing and focus on the head of this metal dragonfly. How I wish I could capture a real one... Nikon D40
Exif on Flickr

[MikeM]

Here's a little 3 shot panorama from the mountains about 5 minutes from my apartment.

No EXIF since it's a pano but here's the info:

ISO 200 f/8 1/320s
16 Jan 2008

From Rock Canyon

[scaturchio.info]

**Latest Assignment : Good Use of DOF**



Here`s my attempt at the assignment.

[powjana05]

This is my second post and I really hope to keep getting better with the help of this site and everyone on it

EXIF:
Nikon D40
2008/01/05 14:11:54.9
JPEG (8-bit) Fine
Image Size: Large (3008 x 2000)
Color
Lens: 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 G
Focal Length: 30mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/15 sec - F/4.5
Exposure Comp.: +1.7 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 1600
Optimize Image: Softer
White Balance: Fluorescent -1
AF Mode: Manual
Flash Sync Mode:
Flash Mode:
Auto Flash Comp:
Color Mode: Mode Ia (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: Less Contrast
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Auto
Sharpening: Low
Image Comment:
Long Exposure NR: Off
VR Control: Off
High ISO NR: On (Normal)

[pooks]

Assignment: Good use of DOF
This one was so much fun to do. I love DOF shots!! I tried very hard to make sure that my main focus object was clear and then the leaves and the small branch still visible but just out of focus then the branches on the ground were hardly visible at all yet you could still make them out. I sure hope it all worked the way I think it did. Lots of fun in this group. SO many Amazing shots on here!!



EXIF Data:
Camera: Nikon D80
X-Resolution: 240 dpi
Y-Resolution: 240 dpi
Software: Ver.1.01
Date and Time: 2008:01:13 19:54:15
Exposure Program: Manual
Date and Time (Original): 2008:01:13 14:55:53
Date and Time (Digitized): 2008:01:13 14:55:53
More EXIF Data can be obtained by clicking on photo then to "more properties"

[Aia Adriano]

Shallow DoF.

[salvador1709]