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03/17/2003 12:37:14 PM · #1 |
I'm just wondering why so many photographs are always out of focus. Now
a few require that the subject be out of focus, or a soft focus is desired,
but there are so many images that are just simply out of focus (and not by
just a little). Any clues as to why someone would submit an out of focus
image? Focus seems to be a fundamental element of photography.
David
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03/17/2003 12:43:38 PM · #2 |
Sometimes I like to use selective focusing. Meaning, Ill focus on a particular part of the subject that I want to be in focus, and then use a larger aperture to place the rest of the subject out of focus. For the most part, there should be at least something in focus to be the subject of the shot. It all depends on what the photographer is trying to convey. If your talking about a poorly executed shot, that has no focal or focused point at all, then Im not sure what the photographer is trying to say. Of course, abstract photography really doesnt conform to any rules you can think of. :)
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03/17/2003 01:01:14 PM · #3 |
That is true, scab-lab! However, I feel that many of the photographers
participating here do NOT think as you do and do not make choices like
that. If everyone followed your advice, it would make judging photos so
much more fun and exciting!
David
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03/17/2003 01:12:21 PM · #4 |
| It is very difficult to know whether a photographer intentionally used soft focus or if it is out of focus due to poor execution. I always strive for sharp focus, at least on the subject but I found myself in a situation yesterday that made me choose a selective focus in order to get the shot on a very windy day. I had to use a large aperature and fast shutter speed to compensate for a very windy afternoon in order to capture a field of daffodils. Sea of Daffodils If you were to look at this would you say it was out of focus or selectively focussed? |
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03/17/2003 01:46:09 PM · #5 |
I'd say that was selective focus, and to me it works in that photograph. I like the way the front flowers are in focus then the ones furthter away sort of blend into a yellow mass...
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03/17/2003 02:04:28 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by scroosloose:
I'd say that was selective focus, and to me it works in that photograph. I like the way the front flowers are in focus then the ones furthter away sort of blend into a yellow mass...
Mark |
i love selective focus, it can add a lot of character and mystery to a photo
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03/17/2003 09:30:50 PM · #7 |
Digital cameras are harder to focus than their emulsion-based cousins.
If autofocus fits your image then they are fine, otherwise it is a pain, the viewfinders on digital cameras are poor.
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