Focus and how to get it
GREETINGS! I'm heading south this week for a few days in St. Pete Beach and another High School Reunion. This time I'll get to see the beautiful white sands of the Gulf and the beautiful emerald green water sans waves. Okay, they might have a 2 inch curl. It's a lot like a lake. Especially nice for little kids and old folks who don't want to fight the waves, just want to enjoy the water. So, I shall be brief.
Going back to my Georgia visit, I wanted to share a couple of tips with you for getting a lot of
your picture in focus. Many cameras have optional settings for Aperture and Shutter Speed.
On point & shoot cameras it's there but labelled in a different way - a mountain and a bike symbol.
When you want a landscape to show detail, choose a small aperture which translates into a
high number - at least f8. A fast shutter speed will add to the depth of the shot. A portion in
front of your point of focus and behind it will also be in focus. You will want to focus about
a third of the way into the shot. In the example with the hay, it would be on the grass in the
middle of the picture.
In the picture of Taccoa Falls, Georgia, you would focus on the rock closest to the landing
of the waterfall. In the path through the trees from Tallulah Gorge State Park, Georgia,
focus about halfway down the path. If you can set your Aperture, make sure it's at least f8.
You might need a tripod or something the steady your hand, like a bench or a tree.
PHOTOTIP: Practice with your camera near your home. See what settings work best to get the most in focus. You can even use the self timer to take the picture without touching or shaking the camera.
BLESSINGS!
Psalm 121:8
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Going back to my Georgia visit, I wanted to share a couple of tips with you for getting a lot of
your picture in focus. Many cameras have optional settings for Aperture and Shutter Speed.
On point & shoot cameras it's there but labelled in a different way - a mountain and a bike symbol.
When you want a landscape to show detail, choose a small aperture which translates into a
high number - at least f8. A fast shutter speed will add to the depth of the shot. A portion in
front of your point of focus and behind it will also be in focus. You will want to focus about
a third of the way into the shot. In the example with the hay, it would be on the grass in the
middle of the picture.
In the picture of Taccoa Falls, Georgia, you would focus on the rock closest to the landing
of the waterfall. In the path through the trees from Tallulah Gorge State Park, Georgia,
focus about halfway down the path. If you can set your Aperture, make sure it's at least f8.
You might need a tripod or something the steady your hand, like a bench or a tree.
PHOTOTIP: Practice with your camera near your home. See what settings work best to get the most in focus. You can even use the self timer to take the picture without touching or shaking the camera.
BLESSINGS!
Psalm 121:8
Go to the home page
See more pix
Facebook connection
email: pcasey1@me.com
Posted by Pamela at 11/3/2011 12:33 PM 
Categories: Georgia, America, Instructional, How to take better pictures
Tags: waterfalls Taccoa Tallulah Falls Gorge camera picture photo tips
Categories: Georgia, America, Instructional, How to take better pictures
Tags: waterfalls Taccoa Tallulah Falls Gorge camera picture photo tips
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