Because you haven't seen enough cotton pictures yet....
Cotton with a different spin. This week's theme is shallow depth-of-field. For the non-technical-photo-types, the depth of field is the part of the photograph that is in focus. Depth-of-field depends on several factors, including the lens and the camera's distance from the subject. The greater the depth of field, the greater the things in focus. A smaller depth of field means less is in focus.
Here the focus is on the cotton, with the picker (the machine that harvests the cotton) lumbering through the field.
In the second image, the focus is still on a portion of the cotton. The depth of field is still fairly narrow.
The third image has changed the focal point to the picker. It is in focus, while the cotton becomes blurrier as it moves away from the focal point. The depth of field remains somewhat shallow, but not as small as the top image.
Check out the rest of the participant's Depth of Field work. Start with Shea Parker of Peepeye Designs. You won't be disappointed!
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Posted by: Hope | Friday, August 19, 2011 at 08:31 AM
Love the three different perspectives and especially the explanation!
Posted by: Mom | Friday, August 19, 2011 at 09:05 AM
I really love that first image with the picker blurred in the background. Great shots this week and great explanation :)
Posted by: Dana Cubbage | Friday, August 19, 2011 at 09:46 AM
You know I love it when you take us to the field! My favorite image is the second one... there's something so satisfying about seeing the picker there... it's amazing, really. I love your fields!!!
Posted by: emily horton | Friday, August 19, 2011 at 09:55 AM
Great pictures. The first one is a great photo. Love the DOF.
Posted by: Kristen | Friday, August 19, 2011 at 10:09 AM
but I SO wish your cotton was closer... I am in desperate need of a cotton field for a photo shoot for a clothing line - the name of the clothing line is "cotton patch kids"- and WHY she named it that when she doesn't have a cotton patch or even know anyone who has one is BEYOND me!! But I can't find anyone who has access to one around here and I don't want to just trespass because it is going to be a lengthy photo shoot! anyway you can transport all that cotton to Mississippi for a few days?
Posted by: Shea Parker | Friday, August 19, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Love it! It's so fun to see the process of gathering the cotton and your photo's of the different focuses. I love your posts!!
Posted by: Laurie | Friday, August 19, 2011 at 10:33 AM
I always enjoy your photos because you let us get a interesting glimpse into your life in Texas. My favorite is #2.
@Shea - cracking up about you trying to transport her cotton field. Very funny!
Posted by: krista | Friday, August 19, 2011 at 10:50 AM
I love your post each week because you capture your real life and make it art! these are all wonderful!
Posted by: Jayme Franklin {Peninsula Bay Area Childrens Photographer} | Friday, August 19, 2011 at 10:52 AM
these images are spectacular!
wow.
love the cotton and the different focus points in each!
Posted by: melissa deakin | Friday, August 19, 2011 at 06:29 PM
I agree...I really love that first image too. It is so beautiful to see that puffy cotton. Lovely job!!
Posted by: Kate | Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 08:42 AM
I love how you showed the 3 different perspectives. Great idea!
Posted by: Jessidee | Sunday, August 21, 2011 at 07:54 PM
I love this, it truly is a little peek into your life! Love the way you captured it in different ways! So pretty.
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