http://www.photographysites.com/articles/cat/tips/ Sat, 23 Mar 2019 00:06:44 +0000 86400 Articles describing how to use the new Articles module of IP.Content http://www.photographysites.com/articles/cat/tips/viewpoint-and-angle Get Low and Go Wide
By getting low and using a wide angle lens has allowed Miro to capture the length of the carriage which draws the eye through the images, fill the foreground with grass for additional interest and provide room to show enough sky to give that compliment and contextualize the gorgeous afternoon light he has captured.


In Tight
Sometimes you will need to change your lens focal length to get the best result. In a landscape photography it is often tempting to use a wider lens but shot below shows how a long focal length can help pick out the detail and capture a moment.


Look Down
After trudging up several flights of stairs the photographer has been rewarded by an image with impact. The repetitive lines from the stairs on either side framing and drawing the eye to the dome at the center is reinforced by the high viewpoint and the wide angle.



Look Up
It is easy to fall into the habit of looking straight ahead with your camera held to your eye not looking up or down. Imagine how many good images we have all missed as a result. The beautiful image of the Buddha benefits from the converging vertical lines of the Buddha which creates perspective. The moon adds accent and balance in this nicely captured image.


Try This
Take a zoom lens find a subject take a picture with the wide angle of the zoom with the subject near and a detailed background. Now change to the telephoto end or the lens move back and fill the viewfinder with the subject and take another picture. Now compare the images noting how changing the focal length affects the relationship between the foreground and background elements.]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2011 09:49:00 +0000 7f1de29e6da19d22b51c68001e7e0e54 http://www.photographysites.com/articles/cat/tips/use-patterns-in-pictures Repeated Shapes: The pattern in the shot below comprises the repeated shape of the honey jars and the repeated color variations in the jars. The light through the jars deliciously emphasizes the warmth of the honey.


Pattern within Pattern: This image has multiple patterns repeating the central shape, the shadows and curves and edges which creates a compelling image.


Pattern as Subject: the light on the subject creates a repeated pattern of curves from the highlights and shadows. The actual subject is obscured so the pattern has become the subject.


Try This: Find a subject such as line of cars, columns in a building or a row of houses - move the camera from low to high angles until you see the pattern repeated most strongly - then snap!]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:56:00 +0000 9fc3d7152ba9336a670e36d0ed79bc43 http://www.photographysites.com/articles/cat/tips/pictures-with-depth Aerial Perspective: This is an excellent example of aerial perspective, The eroded creek leads the eye the lightening in the tone and the hills rising in the distance imply depth.


Diminishing Scale: The bridge is the same size but the eye see it become smaller and therefore further away which exaggerates perspective.


Linear Pespective: The ship's mast and the ladder converge in the distance implying depth. The use of a wide lens makes the start of the mast and the ladder wider which steepens the perspective.


Try This: Take a picture with a line of trees or cars with the first object small in the viewfinder then shot it with the first subject close and large - compare the difference,]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:18:00 +0000 02522a2b2726fb0a03bb19f2d8d9524d http://www.photographysites.com/articles/cat/tips/framing-your-shot

Galeus has used a novel approach by using an ultra-wide lens to create a frame from the distorted door frame,


KathrynDiane has more subtly used the models hair, clothing and hands to frame the image.


This shot uses architecture. The bridge arch helps define the main subject which is the river and really helps remove distracting elements and draws the eye along the river.


Framing creates impact, depth and simplifies the images - things to frame an image are everywhere!]]> Sat, 25 Jun 2011 07:07:00 +0000 9b8619251a19057cff70779273e95aa6 http://www.photographysites.com/articles/cat/tips/emphasize-subject-texture Skin: The heavily creased texture of the man's face makes a much more interesting image the effect strengthened by the smoothness of his forehead. This works beautifully with the black and white processing of the image.


Abstract texture: rough surfaces and some side lighting creates ridges casts shadows creates an abstract landscape which casts shadows into the depressions.


Soft Lighting: soft light is often needed for more delicate subjects such as flowers otherwise the shadows maybe too strong. Here the jagged edges of the petals provide a repetitive texture throughout the image creating and delightful abstract.


Remember texture is more pronounced if light strikes it from the side or top. Be careful though side lighting can cast an unattractive shadow - if it seems too strong try reflecting some light back into shadows with white card to fill the shadows a bit.]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 12:15:00 +0000 65ded5353c5ee48d0b7d48c591b8f430 http://www.photographysites.com/articles/cat/tips/use-color-for-best-effect Color harmony: using the same color repeated though and image creates balance and harmony in an image. Be careful not to over do it.

Miro has used red in the foreground, middle and top of the image to create this beautiful image.



Use a color highlight: when the range of color in a scene is limited the color used in the becomes important. Color such as lipstick in a portrait helps draw attention to the subject or flowers in a nature shot can frame the visual flow of the landscape.

KathrynDiane has used pinkish highlights to frame the image.



Use a dominant color: You can strengthen the impact of a color by shooting it against a contrasting or plain color. In the example the yellow contrasts strongly with the red giving the image an almost 3d quality.



Also try:

• The stronger the light you use to illuminate your main object the brighter its colors will look.
• Under exposing an image by -1/2 or -1 stop can make colors deeper and richer.
• A colored object looks stronger when viewed against light surroundings.

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Great Example of Waiting for Magic Light:


Use light to create a silhouette. The high contrast of a silhouette creates impact and when done properly can focus attention on the subject.

A beautiful example of a nude accentuated by silhouette:


Move your subject into the best light try direct light as well as dappled shade to change the mood.

Ramin has deliberately used soft diffused light through a window to great effect:


For fixed subjects find an angle where the light is more favorable or wait til the angle of the light changes – changing the angle of the light can drastically change the image by accentuating a prominent feature.

Geoff has waited until the light has created stark relief with the Opera House Sails:


Wait – if you think the light is great now, it may be better. Light quality changes quickly at the best times so shoot quickly but be patient.

This image shows light starting to spread:
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