Short & 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"


Note: The word vegetation refers to all plants and trees collectively, typically those in a specific region. 

Short Depth of Field 

Vegetation Theme (Nature)

F-Stop = 5.6

Shutter Speed =1/1500

Composition: Centered, Short Depth of Field

Vegetation Theme (Nature)

F-Stop = 5.6

Shutter Speed = 1/1200

Composition:  Simplify, Centered, Asymmetrical

Long Depth of Field 

Vegetation Theme (Nature)

F-Stop = 16

Shutter Speed = 1/250

Composition: rule of thirds

Vegetation Theme (Nature)

F-Stop = 22

Shutter Speed =1/250

Composition: Long Depth of Field