Digital photography has a significant quota of science and technology in its DNA but, despite this, there’s so much about it that’s as subjective, unquantifiable and intangible as any other art form. All the clichés about one person’s art being another person’s trash hold completely true when it comes to photography.
This, of course, means that it’s hard to definitively judge photography; what separates a great photo from one that’s merely good? It often comes down to consistent technical proficiency in key areas. When it comes to making an objective judgment of an image, few factors matter more than focusing and its impact on sharpness and clarity. Images that display good focusing technique appear professional and well executed.
All too often, photographers assume that the sophisticated cameras and lenses that…
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