f/22
Very small aperture
F/22 is a camera aperture setting indicating a very small lens opening.
The f-number system measures how wide the aperture opens to admit light—higher numbers mean smaller openings.
At f/22, the aperture is nearly closed, allowing minimal light but maximizing depth of field, keeping both near and distant objects in sharp focus: Landscape photographers often shoot at f/22 for front-to-back sharpness.
aperture
Minute circular opening
- f-stopLens opening ratio
- aperture priorityPhotographer chooses f-stop only
technique
Prolonged light capture
- cable releaseFlexible cord for shutter
- reciprocityMutual exchange of actions
landscape
Pictures of attractive views
- vistaPleasing distant scene
- mountain rangeSeries of connected peaks
- sweeping viewBroad unobstructed outlook
- nature photographyPictures of the outdoors
pinhole
Minute circular opening
- f-stopLens opening ratio
- aperture priorityPhotographer chooses f-stop only
long exposure
Prolonged light capture
- cable releaseFlexible cord for shutter
- reciprocityMutual exchange of actions
hyperfocal distance
Nearest focus for infinite sharpness
softening
Becoming less firm
- diminishing returnsReduced benefit from additional effort
scenic photography
Pictures of attractive views
- vistaPleasing distant scene
- mountain rangeSeries of connected peaks
- sweeping viewBroad unobstructed outlook
Ansel Adams · nature photography · golden hour · wilderness · national park