Depth of Field Image Bank

Depth of field photography can help highlight the focus of the image without use of Photoshop and without relying on composition as much as the focus could be anywhere as long as there is space between it/them and the rest of the composition when shooting. These images about give a variety of good examples of where Depth of field photography can enhance the image such as nature, and portraiture.

I chose to include the black and white image of the two people as it shows the focus being on the person further back rather than the one in the foreground. I really like the image as it could look too heavy and uncomfortable with the blurred foreground but as it is not too full and busy it does not look too harsh. I like how the person in focus is the only one looking at the camera with the other one seemingly oblivious to the fact a photo is being taken.

I included the image of the wooden bench as I like how strong the contrast is between the detail of the focused bench and the out of focus background. This is a really good example of depth of field photography as it has enhanced what could have been a quite dull image buy putting more emphasis on the detail. I also like the composition of this image with the bench taking up the majority of the composition. The fact that it is quite bright and not changed a lot also adds to the image giving it a more natural feel.