Depth of field is the distance between the nearest and furthest object in a scene that appears acceptably sharp in an image. This depends upon three things: aperture setting, focal length and distance between the camera and the subject. The DOF is determined by the camera-to-subject distance, the lens focal length, the lens f-number, and the format size or circle of confusion criterion. It is one of the most creative and profound effects available to photographers.
Examples of Shallow Depth of Field Photos
In cinematography, a large depth of fields is often called deep focus, and a small depth of field is often called shallow focus.
Here we are some amazing pictures using the shallow depth of field photography technique. Hope you will enjoy it!
A Centipede's Shallow Depth of Field
The Chinese Currency Is Now Floating
Conclusion
Have you tried the Depth of field (DOF) technique in your photography before? Why not share links to your photographs with us in the comments.
I find 1 extra pixel a constant source of information and inspiration. I found this stream to be particularly inspiring. In "art school" I used DOF often but in product shots for my sight nearly forgot all about it. I only used it to think " okay if I focus here I'll have sharpness from here to here". These photographs are here to remind me that putting something in the blurry is also a valid statement.
nice collection i like it :)
I have one with me too - http://www.flickr.com/photos/baggaz/4918831239/
wow great images
Slow Measurement is nice topic in photography :P
So many beautiful shots. You can call them masterpiece instead of "samples" :)
Thank you for this post, very good, waiting for the next! :)
this post so nice and interesting one to read.
So good post...excellent selection. Thanks for sharing.. I like photography! Wonderful world!
Wow.. Really excellent post and very nice to read. Thanks for sharing this information with us.
Thank you for including "The Fallen" in your collection. Another Shallo DOF image of mine you may like is
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dg_pics/6300960174
Really a wonderful post to read it.
Kite tip on the ground at the beach - http://flic.kr/p/bcFwF2