Large depth of field, shallow depth of field, framing

The above photographs show a large depth of field. I put the camera in AV mode (Aperture Priority) and then I dialed in a large f number (f16-f22). A large depth of field is frequently used for landscape photography.

The above pictures of Sharaya show a shallow depth of field. You can tell that the image has a shallow depth of field because because her face is in focus but the background is blurry.

The above photographs show different framing techniques.  The hands and the building are framing the main focus of the photograph. Using this technique you can force the viewers eye to the area of the photograph that you want them to look at.