Aperture Magic — 20 Awesome Photographs Demonstrating The DOF Effect

The effect of aperture on DOF (depth-of-field) is beautiful. A wider aperture results in a narrow or shallow DOF with the plain of focus distinct from the background (for details check out our previous article on aperture). Here are twenty amazing photographs with a beautiful DOF effect. Take your pick and if you like, share your own by uploading a picture through the comments section.

1. A Handful of Dust by Bulliver
   
2. Bokeholism by Rawheadrex
   
3. Blue is my color by Edgar Barany
   
4. Feeling Bokeh Today by miss_blackbutterfly
   
5. Vinedrop by Bobtravis
   
6. Diente de Leon, Dandelion by Vvillamon
   
7. Tulips by Kubina
   
8. Force of Nature by Rawheadrex
   
9. Water by Big D2112
   
10. Cherry Blossoms by Jeff Kubina
    
11. Excessive Death to Gummi Bears by Furryscaly
    
12. Wet Focus by AF-Photography
    
13. Seedling by Matthew Fang
    
14. Thousand Suns by Miuenski
    
15. Vagina Dentata by Mugley
    
16. Bubbles by Kubina
    
17. Down is the new up by Lecates
    
18. A burst of Spring by Mendhak
    
19. It is a Wonderful World by Ecstaticist
    
20. Red World III by Ecstaticist
    

Note: All pictures used under a creative commons license.

Take your pick and if you like, share your own by uploading a picture through the comments section. Watch this space for more coming on the effects of shutter-speed.