DOF critique

williambarry · Feb 17, 2010

I was assigned a dof assignment. The assignment was to shoot some with limited dof and some with a wide dof. I am shooting on 18-55mm kit lens (set to 55mm. This is not for compositional critique.

Shot at F/5.6

Shot at F/36

We were given set parameters to work within. Would this get an A from you?

Hooker771 · Feb 17, 2010

For ONLY DOF, I guess. But surely they are going to take into account subject matter, time involved, background, etc. right? If not thats a bogus assignment.

williambarry · Feb 17, 2010

It is a Photography I course with many people who barely know how to turn their cameras on. The Professor is still teaching "technique" so students can operate their cameras. I am waiting for real "assignments".

Felix0890 · Feb 17, 2010

But I'm sure if you use a better subject you could get brownie points with the professor if not extra credit. Why wait for "real assignments" when you can take an awesome picture for your technique assignment now?

Bitter Jeweler · Feb 17, 2010

I was going to say the same thing, Felix.

I'll add "Only those who dare to fail greatly, can ever achieve greatly."

williambarry · Feb 17, 2010

Point taken. I couldn't think of any ideas that fit into his parameters. (He wanted the near object at 1 foot from the lens, the far object at 10 feet from the lens and something in the exact middle.) He also insists that come into class with everything still on memory card instead of already moved onto a flash drive and converted to dng.

williambarry · Feb 17, 2010

Bitter... I have to say I'm sure you scare a lot of little Photography nooblets off. I think the cold constructive criticism is the best way to go, and do appreciate all that is offered.

Bitter Jeweler · Feb 17, 2010

...and to think I am holding back.

Yeah, you fulfilled the requirements for the assignment.

williambarry · Feb 17, 2010

I've learned that the lectures and criticism that cuts the deepest is more often than not the most needed.

matfoster · Feb 17, 2010

Bitter Jeweler said:
...and to think I am holding back.

Yeah, you fulfilled the requirements for the assignment.

box ticked. next week's practical: HALO night-photography with submarine rendezvous. bring a drysuit.

gsgary · Feb 17, 2010

Bitter Jeweler said:
...and to think I am holding back.

Yeah, you fulfilled the requirements for the assignment.

Don't hold back i like you the way you were :lol:

Bitter Jeweler · Feb 17, 2010

gsgary said:
Don't hold back i like you the way you were

You just want me banned. :grumpy:

I must tread softly and bite my tongue. A lot.

gsgary · Feb 17, 2010

Bitter Jeweler said:
gsgary said:

Don't hold back i like you the way you were

Click to expand...

You just want me banned.

I must tread softly and bite my tongue. A lot.

Do you get banned for telling the truth :lol:

i better be careful

Bitter Jeweler · Feb 17, 2010

gsgary said:
Do you get banned for telling the truth i better be careful

I got my first glorious infraction from defending you. Jerk. :lmao:

Sorry, William, for the derailment.

Derrel · Feb 17, 2010

Well, I'd give you an A, just based on beer brand selection.

I think you've demonstrated well the type of DOF possible with an APS-C camera and a typical kit lens, especially given the additional information from your professor,which you provided in a follow-up reply to your OP.