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		<title>Thoughts on shallow depth of field</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:30:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Depth of field is one the powerful techniques in photography. But why when it comes to shallow depth of field opinions are so divided? To some people photographs with shallow DOF seem artistic and engaging, and yet to others - "unprofessional" and "out of focus". Who is right? <a href="http://blog.elenaphoto.com/?p=88">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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