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Maintaining focus has always been a significant theme, photographically, for me. But that doesn't always mean that the pictures I take are always crisply in focus, for there are some scenes that you don't want as sharp. Above are some scenes that show both aspects of what I'm talking about. Photos number one and four are examples of "soft focus" on purpose, much as painting for overall effect, without the sharp details. Photos number 2, 3 and 5, however show the importance of crisp, clean focus, for without that aspect, they would just be "pictures." In photo number 6, it's not the camera, but the the scene that focuses on the subject, which, in my humble opinion, makes the photo special. I'd love to know what you think.
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Nicely explained the use of depth of field for difference subjects. The last one does tell a story in itself, very expressive.
ReplyDeleteA perfect correlation between focus and mood. #5 is my favourite -- a truly golden sunset, and "crispness" gives it an air of Chinese pen and ink drawing.
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting that you make the comment that you do, because #5 reminds me of an old Japanese embroidery that I was unable to buy many years ago. And I really missed that piece.
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