Find a subject in front of a background with depth, take a close viewpoint and zoom in. Take a shot then without changing focal length or framing set the focus to infinity and take another. I am disappointed with myself! Having finished this exercise a couple of weeks ago I only just realised today thatContinue reading “Exercise 2.4 Woodpecker”
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Exercise 2.3 Focus
Place your subject in front of a simple background, using a wide aperture and a moderately long focal length compose a headshot focussing on the eyes. This is all about focus and blur. The idea of a long focal length with a wide open lens will generate a very narrow plane of focus throwing theContinue reading “Exercise 2.3 Focus”
Exercise 2.2 Viewpoint
Compare two portraits of the same subject taken at opposite ends of the zoom range. Note the differences. Following on from 2.1 I was relatively comfortable with the requirements for this. I decided to use my daughter as a subject on one of our ‘lockdown’ walks. Because we were outside I wanted to ensure thatContinue reading “Exercise 2.2 Viewpoint”
Exercise 2.1 Zoom
‘Find a scene that has depth. From a fixed position, take a sequence of five or six shots at different focal lengths without changing your viewpoint….’ Weird times. I’ve been unaffected by the virus but I’ve been dumbstruck for a few weeks from the battering I’ve taken financially and its effect on other plans –Continue reading “Exercise 2.1 Zoom”
Lee Abbey OCA Photography Degree 