can you see the DOF??

[kiddsoles]

So i had an assignment in which we had to do a portrait showing a deep DOF and shallow DOF.. i heavily procrastinated and wasn't able to completely execute the photo how i wanted to but my question is can you see the DOF both shallow and deep? or does the second picture not have a shallow enough DOF thanks

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4386988456_885b02a405_o.jpg

[deathcake]

Definitely an original approach. I do see the depth of field difference. I also like the bigger DOF better in this case =P

Was shot 2 at the widest aperture you've got?

[Levina de Ruijter]

I like the shot very much, but it misses the point of your assignment. If anything, all you see is a more pronounced (#1) and a more blurred (#2) background but nothing in respect to DOF. To show DOF you need the foreground as well. Like this e.g.: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=832173

[Mendal]

I would suggest you go outside and shoot you with have an easier time capturing the DOF changes. Have the subject stand in an area with objects in the background are varying distances behind the subject. take a photo with the aperture opened up as far as you lens is capable (ex. f1.8). Then take another with the aperture stopped down to say f11.

You will have to adjust the shutter speed to get proper exposure but you will see shallow DOF with the aperture opened up and deep DOF in the stopped down version.

Hope this helps

[gonzogolf]

Yeah, depth of field isnt obvious when the background is obscured in shadow. If you have a subject lit from above in a darkened room f22 wont reveal any more detail than f5.6. If I were an instructor and you submitted the two samples, I'd have to give a failing grade. I think the point is to demonstrate depth of field.

[kiddsoles]

Thanks.. I couldn't stop down any more or it would have been blown out... I was at 5.6 low power with the ABR and full power at f22... I wanted to add roses in the front so you could see a little more of*the shallow DOF but that's what I getfor procrastinating ... Wish I could diffuse the light a little more so I could stop all the way down.. But hanks everyone expect a RE-DO*

[vk2gwk]

Look on the internet for Depth of Field calculators (or get an application on your iPhone ! ) In this case you definitely missed the point. You can always get a shallow DOF by opening up as wide as you can and taking a shot at a higher shutter speed (and/or lower ISO value).

[Mendal]

Add to this discussion if I were the instructor I would comment that to me it looks like you took a photo and blurred the background in photoshop, or your subject is really good at holding the exact same pose for a long time.