What is one effect of an f-stop with a larger number (high f-stop)?

A larger f-stop number means a smaller aperture size in a camera lens. This is because the f-stop scale works inversely; as the number increases, the diameter of the lens opening decreases. A smaller aperture allows less light to enter the camera, which can lead to a deeper depth of field, meaning that more of the image from foreground to background will be in focus. This setting is often used in situations where sharpness throughout the image is desired, such as landscape photography.

The relationship between aperture size and exposure is key here; with a smaller aperture, the overall exposure of the image will be darker unless compensated for by adjusting other settings, such as shutter speed or ISO. This is why the other options do not provide the correct context. A high f-stop does not lead to brighter exposure, a wider angle view, or increased motion blur; rather, it primarily corresponds to a decrease in the size of the aperture opening.