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"


Theme: soccer

Short Depth of Field

Aperture/F-Stop: F 5.6

Shutter Speed: 1/125

Composition: Rule of thirds the main focal point (the ball) lands on the intersection

Long Depth of Field

Aperture/F-Stop: F 8.0

Shutter Speed: 1/1000

Composition: Asymmetrical the ball and the goal look symmetrical despite the lack of symmetry.