FRAME | THE WEEKLY WORDPRESS PHOTO CHALLENGE
I learned to take pictures by copying other photographers work, especially the landscapes of Martha’s Vineyard by Alfred Eisenstadt.
One of the first things I noticed is that he invariably had something in the foreground as well as a strong diagonal leading into the frame.
And he used natural formations of trees and rocks to frame it.
I do the same or, at least, try. Probably not quite a well as the master, but I aim high, even if I don’t always hit the target.
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Great shots! I admit, I generally just snap away with no thought whatsoever.
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Essentially I do the same thing. So much of photography is instinct. Typically, the more I think, the more likely I am to miss the shot.
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There’s a learning process involved, no doubt.
Leslie
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Probably, but this particular part of photography I picked up from the get-go. Other things have taken a lot longer and some, I don’t think I’ll ever fully grasp. But this piece — framing and pespective — was “instant recognition.” I don’t always find the elements in a scene to make it work. Sometimes, there’s just nothing to work with, but usually — even if it’s a clump of grass behind which you can crouch, there’s some little thing you can use to frame and give perspective. The leading diagonal is more of a challenge. Some scenes simply don’t have it. Sometimes I give up on those pictures because I know they will look like nothing, no matter how pretty they look in the viewfinder. Also, some stuff doesn’t work as still photography. There are things that really need motion … especially wide vistas.
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As with any art form each person bring their own thoughts to it and in my mind, that is the artistry to it.
Leslie
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And in the arts, there has to be something, some aspect of it, that comes easily else why are doing it at all? We need to to have some talent for it, right? 🙂
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I think so.
Leslie
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I see frames everywhere and you have caught a few good ones.
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I frame everything, more or less automatically. Until recently, I didn’t even realize I did it. I think it really is from watching so many movies.
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Oh number two is perfect. Love it.
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Ah, the spillway on the dam. It’s my favorite too because it’s a detail, but there’s something about the old gray stones and the rushing water 🙂
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Although more tamed it reminds me of Yosemite falls.
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Oh, I think you hit the target just fine, Marilyn. These are beautiful.
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Thank you. This is the kind of photography I do best. Other things, not so much … but i make good picture postcards. Usually.
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You definitely do.
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Wonderful framing in #1 and #3!
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Thank you. I keep trying.
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Eizy would be proud of you!!
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