The Difference

Notice how defined the source light is on the right. Click on the image to enlarge. This shows that you are taking perfectly sharp photos, so don't worry.

In time you will get faster and faster at putting this massive list of variables together to archive perfect photos. Trust me, it's allot to think about I know.

Determined

I've taken pictures EVERYDAY trying to get a clear pic...am I getting at least close?

DOF assign

Sorry this took me so long. I've been SUPER frustrated with myself and the fact that I can't get a clear picture to save my life...clearly I suck and I'm sorry these are again "soft". Hopefully I at least got the DOF part kindof right.

Other Depth of Field samples

Depth of Field test

Notice the depth of field increase as the aperture gets smaller. Also notice the trees in the background as the DoF increases.

Putting your words of wisdom into action...maybe?

After we got off the phone I decided to try out what you said....here are a few! (I set it to 60 and left it) She is brutal to photograph..I need sports fast to actually get any shots. Guess its good practice.

indoor poop shoot!