Depth Of Field (DOF) while Shooting - Photography Tutorial


Depth of field is one of the most effective characteristics of a photo. It’s an aspect which clearly separates even the top end point and shoot cameras from the simplest SLR’s. Better still, it’s a simple concept which is incredibly easy to manipulate and, if used correctly, can provide you with professional looking photos. - View Tutorial »


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avatar dinomario10

Thank you for the tip.

(5 years and 3535 days ago)

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