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Understanding Depth of Field: Creating Visual Impact
Picture this: you're out in nature, your camera in hand, ready to capture the beauty that surrounds you. You spot a stunning flower, its vibrant colors popping against the greenery. You raise your camera, focus on the flower, and click. But when you review the image later, you notice that the background is distractingly sharp, taking away from the main subject. What went wrong? The answer lies in understanding depth of field.