Variable Depth of Field Images

From the mad scientist video lab comes: Variable Depth of Field Images.

Variable DOF images are interactive photos that allow you to change the focal point of the photo while you view it. You click on a part of the image and that part of the image pops into focus. In other words, the focal point is "variable."

When I learned how to do this, it triggered my evil laugh reflex and I had to experiment. Here are a couple of my hastily assembled attempts.

Shout out to Eric for pointing me to this lifehacker post which features this nifty variable DOF generater by Chaos Collective.

Attempt #1: Kitchen Table

1. Arrange cactus and candy.
2. Use wide open aperture.
3. Eat candy.
4. Do not eat cactus.

Attempt #2: WildDog

1. Set up camera.
2. Bribe subject.
3. Work quickly.

Attempt #3: WildDog