How did you get it so in focus?

12 years 3 months ago #191588 by cwitt311
I was asked this question about a picture of mine that I have posted on facebook. Someone wanted to know how did I get the bee on the flower so in focus? The only way I knew how to answer them was...Auto Focus. What would you have said? I mean do I go through the whole spill about photography, camera, settings..DOF? or keep it simple like I did. The question just surprised me, I never had anyone ask me how did you get it in focus?

I guess this is a good question to learn how to answer, if someday I ever thinking about teaching photography.


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12 years 3 months ago #191590 by Henry Peach
Beginners come up with all sorts of crazy questions. ;) Often they don't know the proper vocabulary to express the question correctly. They may have been referring to sharpness, clarity, DOF, all of the above, etc...
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12 years 3 months ago #191591 by chasrich
This is a good question. Typically, I just respond with a thank you to the compliment. If the person was serious they might ask a more specific question about what lens was in use or what settings you chose. At that point you might want to share some of the specifics about lighting, aperture or whatever you think helped get the desired results. I'm somewhat of a smarty pants so I might just point out that I was lucky to find a sharp looking bee... :rofl:

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12 years 3 months ago #191592 by cwitt311
Thank you, both of you. That really help. So maybe next time someone asks me this kind of question, I'll know how to answer and sound like I know what I am talking about. :rofl:


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12 years 3 months ago #191610 by Shadowfixer1
Tell them the secret is "super glue".
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12 years 3 months ago #191614 by john_m

Shadowfixer1 wrote: Tell them the secret is "super glue".

haha

I agree with Henry.

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12 years 3 months ago #191648 by cwitt311

Shadowfixer1 wrote: Tell them the secret is "super glue".


:rofl: I love that answer.


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12 years 3 months ago #191651 by Dori

cwitt311 wrote:

Shadowfixer1 wrote: Tell them the secret is "super glue".


:rofl: I love that answer.

:rofl: :rofl:

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12 years 3 months ago - 12 years 3 months ago #191654 by Baydream
:rofl:

The answer should depend on the experience of the asker (I know that's not a real word). If the person is a novice, your answer is adequate. If they are trying to learn,then a more detailed explanation will help them AND help you learn to teach.

I have learned that when I have to explain something like that in detail, I usually learn something myself.

Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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12 years 3 months ago #191657 by Addum899
A couple of times I have explain something in detail (as that is what I thought the person wanted when they ask a question) and there are times I get...huh? What? I don't get it. lol So either have to explain it, in a way they will truly understand or I just tell them to forget about it. lol


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12 years 3 months ago #191663 by Baydream

Addum899 wrote: A couple of times I have explain something in detail (as that is what I thought the person wanted when they ask a question) and there are times I get...huh? What? I don't get it. lol So either have to explain it, in a way they will truly understand or I just tell them to forget about it. lol

The "secret" to effective teaching. Know your audience.

Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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