Depth - Work Diary

Depth - Work Diary

Evaluation

In Tuesday's session, we were given the task of shooting for the topic of depth. To do this, we had to use the cameras on manual mode and manipulated the f/stop values on the cameras whilst we were out shooting to ensure our images turned out the way we wanted them to be. Initially, I found using the camera on manual mode quite challenging, but after a while, got the hang of it and actually found manual mode to be better than auto focus mode. During the shoot, I found myself photographing a lot of natural things as I found that these created the best images to portray depth. Overall, I found that shooting for depth was enjoyable and that it allowed me to be creative. Also, having the camera on manual mode, allowed me to focus on specific areas of the shots. I also took some photographs in the studio using people. I really like the outcome as I feel that the images present a different form of depth. In addition to the work in the studio, we also explored the presence of depth by means of structures such as sculptures. I did not really like these images as I thought they were quite boring and were not eye-catching at all. Below shows some examples of the images that I captured during the session.

This is one of my favourite images as it shows depth very well. It shows narrow depth of field and I also like the way that it shows an example of point of focus. In my opinion, the image is quite interesting due to the shapes which are present in the image as well as the quite striking colours.

This is another of my favourite images and also shows a narrow depth of field. I really like this image as it would normally be considered to be boring, but with the added element of depth, the image has become more interesting. I really like how you are able to see the detail which is on the wire as this makes the image more eye-catching and interesting to the audience. 

This is my favourite image that I captured in the studio. For this image, I used the f/stop value of 5.6 in order to achieve the narrow depth of field which is present in the image. 

This image is my least favourite from my shoot. I took this image relatively early on in the shoot when I was struggling with using the camera on manual mode. This image does not show depth and does not demonstrate either a narrow or wide depth of field. For this reason, I do not feel that this is a successful image.

Idea Development

If I were to shoot for the topic of depth again, I would continue shooting my preferred natural forms of depth. I think that this would help to create more interesting and quality images as I think that the colours which are shown in these forms are extremely striking and help to make the overall image more attractive and capture the audiences attention. I would also like to look more specifically into photographing leaves as I think that the colours and patterns that they show would make for an eye-catching and quality image. This would also be a good way to shoot for a close up example of depth. Below shows some images which I would use for inspiration if I had to go out and shoot for the topic of depth again.

Depth - Straight Images - Best 5

Depth - Straight Images - Best 5

I really like this image as I feel it has captured depth well. I like how the leaves in the foreground are in good focus whilst the tiles on the ground and the other leaves are out of focus. This image demonstrates a narrow depth of field as only one area is in focus. I captured this image with the f/stop value of 5.6.

I really like this image and especially like the colours as I feel they add interest to the image. The main focus point in the image is the leaves in the centre and towards the left hand side. The image is effective as the use of a narrow depth of field helps to draw the audience's eye to the area of the image which is in good focus. The leaves in which the eyes are drawn to are also especially effective as they are quite light in colour in comparison to the background which is not in focus. I used f/5.6 for this image.

I edited the image on photoshop and increased the contest. I really like the outcome and feel that it makes the plant stand out more and therefore allows the image to present the theme of depth more clearly.

I like this image as it demonstrates a different type of depth of field in the form of it being wide. This allows all of the image to be in focus. Although with this type of depth of field you are able to see more detail in the image as it is all in focus, it does not show the element of depth so effectively and as an image, appears to be more two dimensional. I used f/11 when capturing this image.

I really like this image where there is again, a narrow depth of field used. I especially like how only the area in the middle is in focus as this contributes to the portrayal of depth in the image. This image was somewhat inspired by the photo of the wire in my image bank, as that also was an example of an image showing point of focus. I used f/3 for this image.

I edited the image and put a black and white filter on it. I think that this looks effective. However, I prefer the colour version of the image as I feel that the original is more successful with the presentation of the theme of depth. 

I really like this image as it shows both pattern as well as depth. I like how a generally boring photograph has been made more interesting through the use of depth. I also like how you are able to see a lot of detail on the wires, such as the light falling on it as well as a small insect on the left hand side of the image. The image shows a narrow depth of field due to the fact that only one part is in focus. I used f/5.6 for this image.

Depth - Sculptures - Contact Sheet

Depth - Sculptures - Contact Sheet

We also took photographs of sculptures to present the topic of depth. 

Depth Contact Sheet

Depth Contact Sheet

Depth - Image Bank

Depth - Image Bank

This image uses a wide depth of field and this makes the image effective as it allows the viewer to focus on more of the image. I also like the colours which are in the image and like how there is focus to the centre of the image. It is likely that the image was shot with the f/stop value of around f/18.

This image uses wide depth of field. I like this photo because it is in good focus and also like how the light is shining through the trees. This gives an added interest to the image and also the colours make the photograph more eye-catching. I also like how the image shows perspective. It is likely that this image was shot with the f/stop value of around f/22.

This image uses narrow depth of field. I like how this makes only the closest area of the wire stand out. This makes this the main focus point of the image and draws your eye to this area. I also like how the rest of the image is not in focus as this also helps to draw the eye to the focused area of the wire. This image also shows an example of point of focus. It is likely that this image was shot with the f/stop of around f/2.8.

This image also uses narrow depth of field. I like the way that this narrow depth of field only focuses on the mushrooms. This helps to create focus for the centre of the image and also helps focus the eye onto the main focus point of the image. It is likely that this image was captured with the f/stop value being around f/4.

This image uses wide angle to create an image with an altered perspective. I really like how the image is quite symmetrical and like the way that the white colouring of the snow has created shadows and reflections of light within the image. It is likely that this image was shot with the f/stop of around f/22.

I like this image as it shows an altered perspective by using a wide angle. I like the way that this image has altered the lines of the buildings by curving them slightly. I also like how the traffic lights in the centre of the image adds interest and then draws attention to the centre of the image. It is likely that this image was shot with the f/stop value of around f/22.

Define - Depth

Definitions - Depth

Depth - The distance from the top or surface of something to the bottom of something.

Wide angle - When a camera has a short focal length and hence a field covering a wide angle. This gives a greater perspective than can be seen with the human eye. 

Depth of Field - The amount of distance between the nearest and furthest objects which appear in acceptably sharp focus in a photograph. It is the measure of how much the image is in focus. Depth of field is the sharp area surrounding the point of focus. 

The closer the subject to the camera, the more shallow the depth of field. 

The higher the f/stop, the wider the depth of field.

The lower the f/stop, the narrower the depth of field.

Four Annotated Images

Shallow Depth of Field -

This image shows a shallow depth of field and is effective due to the fact that the eyes are in focus while the rest is not. This helps to make the image more interesting and attracts the viewers eye to the main focus point in the image. It is likely that this image was shot with the f/stop value being around f/5.

This image is very effective as it uses a clear narrow depth of field. I also like how this image has the focused area to one side of the image as this creates a more interesting image. It is likely that this image was shot with f/stop value of around f/4.

Wide Depth of Field -

This image uses a wide depth of field and a wide angle. This allows the image to show more perspective and therefore helps to make the image more interesting. It is likely that the f/stop value was around f/22.

This image uses a wide depth of field and this makes the image more interesting and attracts the eye to more of the image. I also like the way that the image is colourful as it makes the image more attractive and eye-catching. It is likely that the f/stop value was around f/22.