Image Bank- Depth Of Field

This image bank is for depth of field, depth of field is the distance between the nearest and farthest object in the photo. The depth of field can be altered in different ways, for example changing the distance manually between the camera and the objects within the photo and also the aperture in order to emphasise this. I think that the depth of field plays a large role in many photos, as having all of a picture in focus does not always make a successful photo, as if it is a close up shot altering factors within the photo will make it more successful and you will need to take into account many things before taking your picture to do with the cameras settings and what you can manually change between different photos.

My favourite photo of these is the third image of the insect on the plant. This is because the shallow depth of field ensures that the focus is purely on the subject in the foreground, and that large amounts of detail can be obtained in the insect. I also like that the insect is central to the composition, and that what it is sitting on is angled slightly so not completely ‘perfect'. The background is very blurred, so that the focus is on the insect however the vibrant colours from the greenery behind are also quite a significant part of the photo.

I also like the bottom photo, as it shows the opposite meaning that it has a deep depth of field. I also think that the leading line in this photo takes your eye down the street, and the contrasting colours from the buildings give it a vintage feel also. It also is successful in showing depth, as you can see the line continues down the distance of the photo and farther. Although there is no significant subject in the photo I feel that the large depth of field is what makes it successful in showing this.