In Search Of Sharpness

How to take control of depth of field in-camera and in the computer

By George D. Lepp And Kathryn Vincent Lepp, Photography By George D. Lepp

Updated June 30, 2016

Sharpness is the most essential technical element of composition and quality in most photographs.

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Originally Published November 27, 2012

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