42. APERTURES AND DEPTH OF FIELD
WHAT’S IN FOCUS and what’s out of focus plays a huge role in any photograph. The human eye is naturally drawn to subjects that are sharp, so any element in focus will draw the attention of the viewer. Subjects or areas out of focus can serve as a background, foreground, or secondary element that can help set the scene for the more important subject. Obtaining the desired focus will require the proper choice of an aperture and its resulting depth of field. Controlling the depth of field is critical because it controls the story that is being told.
Depth with Aperture
The first of several elements for controlling ...
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