| Module Five: Depth of Field |
Aperture
To review, aperture is the camera setting that controls the amount of light that is allowed to enter the camera. The size of the aperture will primarily affect how much of the scene is in focus, the depth of field.
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Shallow Depth of Field example by Rachel K. |
The larger the opening (f/2) the shallower the depth of field will be (your subject will be in focus but the area behind and possibly in front of your subject will be blurry). |
Using a smaller opening (f/16) will create deep depth of field (almost everything is reasonably focused). Again, the two types of depth of field are shallow and deep. |
Amazing Deep Depth of Field by Jake G.
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Modern cameras have a Portrait mode and Landscape mode. These modes are like “automatic depth of field modes”. Portrait will throw your background out of focus and Landscape will make sure that everything is in focus.
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Most cameras have a Macro (close-up) mode that allows the photographer to get much closer to the subject than is otherwise possible. Some cameras allow the lens to touch the subject, which creates lighting issues. A true macro is one where the image is captured at a scale that is life-size or larger. Loosely, the term refers to any photography done within a range that is considered closer than the “normal” 3-6 foot subject distance, the distance between the subject and the camera.
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Abstract Photography is the photographic art that is not representational of real objects in the natural world. Read the Abstract Photography Article. It should clarify things for you as well as give you usable suggestions on how to create an abstract photograph. |
  
Christine P. demonstrates close-up photography, Sarah G. and Hanna L. demonstrate their understanding of Abstract Photography |
| While you are utilizing your zoom to capture some abstract shots let's talk about Optical Versus Digital Zoom |
Module Five Assignments:
- Use aperture priority on your camera to capture a shallow depth of field photograph. (20 points)
Upload it to FlickR with the Label "Shallow Depth of Field " and in the description explain how you know it is appropriate for the assignment and your Critique. (20 points)
- Use aperture priority on your camera to capture a deep depth of field photograph. (20 points)
Upload it to FlickR with the Label "Deep Depth of Field " and in the description explain how you know it is appropriate for the assignment and your Critique. (20 points)
- Use the various modes on your camera to capture an abstract (close-up/macro) photograph. You should strive to crop out or omitt anything that makes the subject easy to recognize. (20 points)
Upload it to FlickR with the Label "Abstract" and in the description explain how you know it is appropriate for the assignment and your Critique. (20 points)
- Use the macro mode (flower icon) on your camera to capture a close-up (close-up/macro) photograph. This time the view may be able to tell right away what the subject is. Making it an objective piece of art rather than abstract
Upload it to FlickR with the Label "Macro" and in the description explain how you know it is appropriate for the assignment and your Critique. (20 points)
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