Photography Blog Post #2 - "Aperture and Depth of Field"

For today's blog, please respond to the following questions:

1. Discuss the different subjects you chose to photograph. Why did these subjects appeal to you and why did they seem appropriate for this specific assignment? 
2. Analyze a series of photographs that show various depths of field. What technique do you like the most? Why? How do you think the aperture affects the feeling of an image? 
3. Discuss why you chose this set of photos over the other 3 sets you took (why do you like it, how does it fit the requirement)? 
4. Explain the camera setting/modes you used and why! You must include the f/stop and shutter speed numbers with an accurate explanation of how the aperture values affected each photo for full credit! Remember to discuss the concept of “everything in focus” vs. “one thing in focus” and how your camera settings affected this for each photo. 
5. What skills did you learn and use completing the Photoshop element of this project? Be specific and thoroughly outline each of the tools you used to create your final product. 
6. What decisions did you make and/or challenges did you encounter while physically taking the photo. If your answer reads, “I did not make any decisions or encounter any challenges,” you will not receive credit. Be a conscious and intentional photographer, and remember, “You don’t take a good photograph, you make it.” –Ansel Adams

A reminder to post your completed Photoshop assignment on your blog along with 3 of the 6 images shot, one that clearly shows “everything in focus” and one that clearly shows the same subject with “one thing in focus.” Then pick an image between the two that shows the transition. Refer to the image I posted as an example.