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    Re: Crail Harbour #2

    Quote Originally Posted by wlou View Post
    Hello Donald, I do prefer the second image. I would like to know how you get such clear focus from forground/middle ground and background all of it in focus and so sharp?
    Louise

    The basis for achieving good focus in the image from front to back is an understanding of the principles of hyperfocal distance. But it has to be said that some people do not really think it is that important and work to the 'rule' of focusing one-third of the way into the image. That is a perfectly good 'rule-of-thumb'. However, I feel that for an image such as this, it is relevant to understand and apply the principles of hyperfocal distance. In this image, given that I was working at 24mm with an aperture of f11 on a Canon 40D, which is a 1.6 crop factor camera, the hyperfocal distance was just slightly under 8'6" (for those of us who still work in imperial measurements).

    I would point you towards a couple of resources to get a good understanding of Hyperfocal Distance. Here on CiC and here on an external website.
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    Re: Crail Harbour #2

    With the rework, Donald, I think this image moves from "interesting" to "excellent". I liked the overall scene when I saw the first version, but I was bothered by the nets. They seemed overly "crunchy" (if that's a word), which I think was caused by their brightness. But they were an integral part of the scene. Now after toning them down, and adjusting the crop, I think you have gotten it just right.

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    Re: Crail Harbour #2

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    Donald: The photos are good; however I stiil find the foreground in both pic takes away from the subject (boat).
    Very nice b/w. Bruce
    Quote Originally Posted by Arlen View Post
    With the rework, Donald, I think this image moves from "interesting" to "excellent". I liked the overall scene when I saw the first version, but I was bothered by the nets. They seemed overly "crunchy" (if that's a word), which I think was caused by their brightness. But they were an integral part of the scene. Now after toning them down, and adjusting the crop, I think you have gotten it just right.
    I always think that it's a good thing that we do have different views expressed on here. I remember someone posting a message saying we were all too nice to each other. Well, this shows you can still have constructive, helpful discussion without being rude. And that is one of the wonderful things about this forum, as far as I'm concerned. Thanks for the comments, guys.

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    Re: Crail Harbour #2

    Quote Originally Posted by Donald View Post
    Louise

    The basis for achieving good focus in the image from front to back is an understanding of the principles of hyperfocal distance. But it has to be said that some people do not really think it is that important and work to the 'rule' of focusing one-third of the way into the image. That is a perfectly good 'rule-of-thumb'. However, I feel that for an image such as this, it is relevant to understand and apply the principles of hyperfocal distance. In this image, given that I was working at 24mm with an aperture of f11 on a Canon 40D, which is a 1.6 crop factor camera, the hyperfocal distance was just slightly under 8'6" (for those of us who still work in imperial measurements).

    I would point you towards a couple of resources to get a good understanding of Hyperfocal Distance. Here on CiC and here on an external website.
    Thanks Donald, I will work on this. It would be fantastic if I can improove on my DOF, I will post the results for sure.

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