Focus on the Subject

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“Depth of field teaches us a simple lesson: clarity comes when we know where to focus.” — Anonymous

For this week’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge, Patti encourages us to Focus on the Subject. She also shared some practical suggestions on how to achieve this effectively.

Here, I used depth of field in my photos. By keeping the subject in focus and softly blurring the background, the eye is drawn to what I want people to notice. It helps remove distractions and makes the subject stand out, whether it’s a bird, a flower, a bee, an Alpaca or some special moments in the park.

29 Comments Add yours

  1. ThingsHelenLoves says:

    A lovely collection. The two little boys in Geelong look like they might be putting the world to rights!

    1. Teresa says:

      Yes Helen, some serious business there.

  2. bushboy says:

    These are so lovely Teresa. The Alpaca made me smile

    1. Teresa says:

      I love that one too. Thanks Brian.

  3. Pepper says:

    Teresa, a great quote accompanied by perfect examples to make the point. 👏

    1. Teresa says:

      Love your comment. Thanks Pepper.

  4. Toonsarah says:

    Excellent examples of the use of depth of field Teresa 🙂 My favourites are the duck, the bee and that last shot, but they all work well.

    1. Teresa says:

      Those seem to be the fave. Thanks Sarah.

  5. Teresa, these are wonderful examples of depth of field. My favorite is the one from Cloudehill Garden and Nursery.

    1. Teresa says:

      It is quite a pretty bench handle right? Thanks.

  6. Tina Schell says:

    These are all marvelous Teresa – one of my favorites of your many wonderful posts! The statue of the girl is really beautiful, I love that especially

    1. Teresa says:

      Glad to know you like that girl. It is such a fine sculpture. Thanks Tina for your thoughts.

  7. nesfelicio says:

    Great examples of expert use of depth of field.

    1. Teresa says:

      Thanks Nes.

  8. Sofia Alves says:

    Beautiful photos, Teresa! The bee and the llama are fantastic and I love your composition of the girl’s statue.

    1. Teresa says:

      Glad to know your thoughts, thanks so much Sofia.

  9. Paul says:

    Excellent gallery Teresa. My favorite is the Forest Glade Garden.

    1. Teresa says:

      Forest Glade gardens is really amazing. Thanks for the comment Paul

  10. restlessjo says:

    Lots of good examples, hon, and I love the pipe playing sculpture xx

    1. Teresa says:

      That seems to be a favourite. Thanks Jo.

  11. Leanne Cole says:

    Great depth of field Teresa, you have really shown us those subjects.

    1. Teresa says:

      Glad you think so Leanne. Thank you.

  12. Beautiful, really like the duck and the bee!

    1. Teresa says:

      Thanks Pam, great to know your favourites.

  13. pattimoed says:

    What a beautiful collection, Teresa! You’ve really used the tips and your images are very powerful.

    1. Teresa says:

      Glad you think so Patti. Much appreciated. Have a good weekend.

  14. Leya says:

    A lovely post, Teresa! Beautifully photographed and …favourites? The Alpaca and the girl with the flute.

    1. Teresa says:

      Yay you also liked the Alpaca … so cute right? Thanks A-C for your lovely comment.

  15. Beautiful captures! Depth of field really makes the subjects stand out and brings each photo to life.

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