Page 46 - Learning How to Photograph with your DSLR Camera 2nd Edition Jan 2021

Sharpness from Front to Back

As you can see, everything
from the front to the back is
in focus in this photograph
of the lights in St.
Augustine, Florida. For the 8
second exposure a tripod
was used. I chose f/16 as this
ensured everything would be
in focus.

Figure 23 Christmas in Saint Augustine, Fl - 8 second exposure, f/16, ISO 100
at 20mm

Distance Changes DoF

This photograph was shot from the ground
looking up at the cathedral. The distance of
the lens from the foreground increased my
depth of field resulting in a sharp image at
f/9. Being closer to your subject will
narrow the DoF, while being at more of
distance will increase the DoF.

Figure 24 St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, Jacksonville, Fl - 1/200,
f/9, ISO 100 at 30 mm

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