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12/18/2005 10:11:42 PM · #1 |
| I've been reading the posts about the definition of "Shallow DOF", and... yikes! Seems there is a lot of confusion over exactly what it is. I'm sure it's not easy to write a challenge definition that everyone is happy with, but perhaps if it's a more technical challenge, a link could be provided to a short explaination of what it is so we are all working from the same definition. Sort of like the link was provided to the list of phobias to give folks a starting place. |
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12/18/2005 10:15:18 PM · #2 |
| nah .. that would make it too easy (or restrictive ;) |
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12/18/2005 10:22:18 PM · #3 |
| Since this is the second edition of this challenge, it may be more useful to review the results of Shallow DOF I and see what the voters (not the opinionated forum posters) thought it meant. Though, as with mutual funds, past performance is not an absolute indicator of future results ... |
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12/18/2005 10:27:17 PM · #4 |
| Hmm, I guess I was more along the lines of providing a resource for new folks, rather than a restrictive definition for the challenge. There is so much information out there that sometimes it's just nice to have a simple and accurate definition for those who are learning new techniques. |
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12/18/2005 10:46:08 PM · #5 |
kteach, if you go to google and put in the words "shallow dof", and then hit the "images" button and then search, you will see a bunch of photos come up labeled "shallowdof". When you do, click on just about any of them and you will get a definition.
The challenges here are usually just "descriptions" and not definitions of a particular word or phrase. You have to search that out youself, as did I, but I don't mind helping you find how.
Also, as GeneralE says, DO check what others liked here previously. You will find, like I did, that what was voted on in the highest regard was NOT necessarily what is given by definate definitions for "shallow dof", but still meet the challenge.
I think you will find your own fine line in between, but bottom line is just enter something you know you are happy with, because in the end, no matter WHAT you do, there will always be some yahoo who will comment on your photo that you will want to smack cross side the head! LOL...
Rose
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12/18/2005 10:50:46 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by kteach:
Hmm, I guess I was more along the lines of providing a resource for new folks, rather than a restrictive definition for the challenge. There is so much information out there that sometimes it's just nice to have a simple and accurate definition for those who are learning new techniques. |
but a strong definition may stifle creativity
-- it is much easier to learn from mistakes, just shoot the lot & pick the best
also .. i think that may be a Oxymoron ... simple AND accurate definition of a challenge ... ;)
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12/18/2005 11:08:39 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by ralphnev:
Originally posted by kteach:
Hmm, I guess I was more along the lines of providing a resource for new folks, rather than a restrictive definition for the challenge. There is so much information out there that sometimes it's just nice to have a simple and accurate definition for those who are learning new techniques. |
but a strong definition may stifle creativity
-- it is much easier to learn from mistakes, just shoot the lot & pick the best
also .. i think that may be a Oxymoron ... simple AND accurate definition of a challenge ... ;) |
That is very true. But it is good to know that others are as curious as I am to learn more about this part of photograpy.
Bottom line is to just read the description as is stated:
Shallow depth of field is often used to isolate a subject from its surrounding environment(make the surrounding environment blurred or less pronounced)or to make it stand out.(basically just make your subject stand out, just as it says. When the viewer looks at the photo the eye should go immediately to the subject you want the viewer to see)Find a creative use of a shallow depth of field for this week's challenge.(And try and be as creative as possible. There are already well over 160 entries, so the competition will be tough. Just give it your best shot!
Rose
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