Project 2: Aperture/Depth of Field

Pacific Academy Campus (Surrey, BC)


What is aperture?



Large Aperture

Using f/4.5 (a shallow depth of field), these fallen leaves and berries were 

brought out by repetition.

These bright flowers were emphasized by contrast (one is focused while the 

rest are not) and repetition. This was taken with f/4.5.

Medium Aperture

At f/10.0, these wilted flowers are emphasized by rule of thirds. As well, a 

couple buds are blurred, keeping the viewer's attention on the few focused 

ones (contrast).

This photo of a yellow flower was taken at f/10.0 and made off-center for 

emphasis. It is also an example of contrast, as the flower is light while the 

leaves are dark.

Small Aperture

With f/18.0 (a deep depth of field), this photo shows contrast, as the globe 

is slightly blurred, while the leaves are in focus.

Using f/29.0, the branches of the foreground in this photo frame the globe in the background. 

Final Thoughts

This photo of wilted flowers is my favourite because of the way the background 

turned out (like an abstract painting and with muted colours) and and brings out 

the pink of the flowers.



Project 1: Emphasis Techniques

Contrast, Framing, Leading Lines, Repetition, Rule of Thirds

Fort Langley and Pacific Academy campus

Contrast

Fort Langley

                           

 The white bike stands out from the dark background of bushes. 

Framing

Fort Langley

The bridge railing frames the lake scene beyond it.

 Pacific Academy

The bookshelves frame Olivia AS SHE STANDS IN DEFIANCE OF SOCIETY AND ITS RULES CAUSE SHE DOESN’T GIVE A YAM.

Leading Lines

 Fort Langley

The lines of the wooden structure lead the viewers’ eye to Olivia, who stands near the opening.

Pacific Academy 

Strong lines draw your attention to Olivia as she stares in wonder at the hallway she has never walked down before.

Repetition

Fort Langley 

The string of lights continues ofF INTO THE DISTANCE, NEVER-ENDING, UNCHANGING, INTERMINABLE, PERPETUAL, INFINITELY EXTENDING, FORGING INTO THE UNKNOWN, ETERNALLY ADVANCING INTO THE WORLD, EVEN AS YOU WONDER HOW MUCH FREE TIME I HAVE, WHICH IS ACTUALLY NOT VERY MUCH.

Rule of Thirds

 Fort Langley

Olivia holds a snail she named Gary on her hand as he leaves a trail of slime and dirt/poo. He is on the right third of the photo. The black void on the bottom left represents his dark side, one that delights in evil and ooooooooooooAHAHHAHAHAHH

Pacific Academy

The flower is off-center in the photo, creating emphasis on it.