Go wide

Keep these key considerations in mind

Shooting a wide view calls for a wide-angle lens that brings the bonus of greater depth of field at any given aperture. In some situations f4 can be small enough to produce the depth of field you need, especially if there’s lots of shadow, but if the main focal point is relatively close you may have to drop to f8 or smaller. Use a shutter speed that gives the degree of movement blur that you need – expert David Clapp finds 30 seconds is often ideal. Most cameras can control the length of an exposure up to 30 seconds, if you need longer than that you’ll have to use Bulb mode. In this mode the shutter is held open for as long as you hold down the shutter release –…

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