This is an older image, likely shot with an 85mm Nikkor on Tri-X. Aperture was probably in the 2.8 range based on what's in focus. These days, I might have used even less depth of field, but in this image - the sharp areas work well in contrast to how blurred the background is. For much of my portrait work, i really enjoy using this effect to seperate the subject from the background. In many cases, outddoor backgrounds can be fairly busy, but using shallow depth of field can transform any area and isolate the main subject matter as needed to really make things stand out. Used in the spring or fall with color, it can really make for nice images.
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