Thinking about the recent discussion that began with "Diffraction. When does it really matter with LF?"
https://www.largeformatphotography.i...matter-with-LF
Towards the end of this discussion, the discussion evolved to how much DOF is needed and how to get it.
This got me thinking about which of these three are more significant in an image.. IMO, all three and more.
Inspired me enough to dig out these images made a few years ago at Pacific Groove, CA.
This image was made with the Sinar Norma, 8-1/2" commercial ektar at f11. Yes, the focus falls off behind the statue and tree on the left hand side of statue. Look under the tree into the distance, image area is definitely out of focus.. does it matter, no. More significant to this image is lighting and overall composition. IMO, the more important elements to this image is lighting & composition. "Sharpness" or "Resolution" is a non-issue. Microscope reveals stone texture of the eyes on this statue.
Another image of the same statue, lighting changed due to time of day. This one is done as a portrait style. Lens is a 12" commercial ektar taken again at f11. In both images, camera movement was applied as needed to achieve focus in areas that is to be presented in focus. The out of focus areas are intended to aid the eye to look at what the image is about in addition to the lighting.
Typical Architecture image of the Dr. Hart house in Pacific Groove. Made on a clear blue sky morning. Sinar Norma, 240mm Schneider Xenar at f16. Not a lot special, most if not all the image in focus, boring lighting, typical architecture type composition..
~Discuss.
Bernice
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