More Pictures For Dreaming

HeyJude’s challenge for June has been depth of field and so far I’ve been missing in action… or perhaps that should be missing in inaction. Notable only by my absence. That kind of thing. I’m not going to make excuses.

In my first scene, Harlow Carr Library has lovely rooflines against a clear blue sky. Lots of pink Rosa ‘Harlow Carr’ are proudly displayed on one side of a path leading to the building with purple accents provided by nepeta, lavender and salvia.

For the challenge we must share pictures with a greater depth of field – in focus over a larger distance. The Library is in focus. The rest is an acceptable compromise towards being in focus: we get the gist.

For focus is a compromise, or at least it is the way I deal with it, given my ability, my equipment, the effects of any breeze and my reluctance to carry a tripod. Hang on – that looks suspiciously like four excuses! Ignore any excuses.

I actually think the sweet pea picture is a very decent effort. The only thing I could wish for is a blue sky. For those who are unsure what an allotment is, it’s an area of land set away (often by the council) where people without good sized private gardens can grow things in allotted parcels of land. Competition is often high for spaces which means lengthy waiting lists – it must be a red-letter day when confirmation arrives.

Finally, a local view from Darwen Hill looking roughly towards Tockholes.

Is it in focus? The jury is out, but the attempt has been made. Technically the aperture on my iPhone does not alter, so the only way to control depth of field is to choose a point of focus that is farther away.

Was that another excuse? You know if it was, you are duty bound to ignore it.

Part of my Pictures For Dreaming series, prompted by HeyJude’s 2020 Photo Challenge: Depth of Field.