Short and Long Depth of Field
Short Depth of Field means a smaller range of focus. Short Depth of Field means "a few feet in focus".
You can achieve Short Depth of Field by having a WIDER F-STOP/Aperture-- F2, F3, F4
Long Depth of Field means a larger range of focus. Long Depth of Field means "a lot of feet in focus".
You can achieve Long Depth of Field by having a NARROWER F-STOP/Aperture-- F11, F16, F22
Ansel Adams was known for his Long Depth of Field photographs. He founded the group "F-64"
SHORT DEPTH OF FIELD
SHORT DEPTH OF FIELD
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F-Stop: 4.5
Shutter Speed: 1/6
Composition: Rule of Thirds (Mickey), Leading Lines (Shadows)
LONG DEPTH OF FIELD
LONG DEPTH OF FIELD
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F-Stop: 22
Shutter Speed: 2"5
Composition: Rule of Thirds (Mickey), Center (Castle), Leading Lines (Shadows).