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Aug 23 2021

Relative Sharpness and Cones of Light

John Neel

Depth of field is a way to assure a selection of the subjects in an image appears sharp. Depth of field is a cause of aperture function. It has to do with the opening created by the lens iris relative to the subjects in a scene. It has to do with light cones. Light cones are the gathered rays of...

Dec 26 2020

Notes to Myself — For Photography and Living — John Neel

John Neel

A Few Thoughts On Photography, Light and Seeing Originally published Published on: Oct 17, 2013 “It’s easy to respond to a world that is new to us. However, if we pay attention, it is possible to find things in the commonplace that look amazing. Soon, we begin to see the familiar in entirely new...

Dec 15 2020

Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day 2021 Poster

John Neel

Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day 2021 Poster Each year for nearly two decades, thousands of people from around the planet have participated in the annual WPPD event. The event is meant to be fun and creative. It brings people together from nearly every nation around the globe. I see it as a tool...