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Originally Posted by Gidders
At f2.8 you will have a very very shallow depth of field and the point you select to focus on will be critical.
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Judd, I think the portrait of your mum you've posted is a very good example of the point that Clive was trying to get across here. I see you've used f/2 as your aperture for this portrait, and though the expression is relaxed and really very charming, the post processing very well done, the lighting flattering, the point of focus is too far forwards. The tip of her nose is sharper than her eyes, which are the bits you have to nail spot-on if it's going to really work. The heel of her palm looks more in focus still, which suggests your DoF is well forwards from where it wants to be. At a smaller aperture you'd have got away with it, at f/2 it's not quite enough. Still a lovely portrait though.
I suggest a bit more practice with nailing the focus point before changing your kit.
Regards,
Duncan