Finding the optimal aperture isn't always obvious. In this video, I'll dive into my thought process about aperture, focus and depth of field, while photographing different locations around Denmark. What the best aperture is, is always relative to your scene. Sometimes you want an open aperture, other times you want it closed down, while other times again it doesn't really matter.

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0:00 - Sharpest aperture?
4:58 - Aperture without foreground
8:30 - Aperture with foreground
11:08 - Intimate details
13:47 - Hyperfocal distance?
16:17 - More examples
20:42 - Focus overlap

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