Depth Of Field
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This photo I have taken uses depth of field. I have purposely blurred out the background and the front of the cup so that the water itself catches the viewers eye. I like this photo as there is a nice contrast between the water and the colours of paints in the sink behind the cup. This photo could be better if I focused on the water drop above the cup, as well as the water splash in the cup. It would capture a unique moment.
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Depth of field refers to the range of distance that appears acceptably sharp. It varies depending on camera type, aperture and focusing distance, although print size and viewing distance can also influence our perception of depth of field. The depth of field does not abruptly change from sharp to unsharp, but instead occurs as a gradual transition. In fact, everything immediately in front of or in back of the focusing distance begins to lose sharpness — even if this is not perceived by our eyes or by the resolution of the camera.
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This photo has a low depth of field as the rose at the front is in focus and the bushes in the background are blurred, this can be used as well as the rule of thirds to make a certain object or person to stand out more than their surroundings. This is very useful for taking pictures of people outdoors as you don't want the background to stand out more than the person.