FRAMING
The world is full of objects which make perfect natural frames, such as trees, archways and holes. By placing these around the edge of the composition you help to isolate the main subject from the outside world. The result is a more focused image which draws your eye naturally to the main point of interest.
This is an artistic concept that photographers lifted from painters, which one uses a frame (like a door, a window, a mirror, an archway) within the overall frame to further isolate an object/subject. The key to using a frame within a frame is to make sure that the frame is distinct in shape and lines, and is in sharp focus. Your viewer’s attention will immediately be taken to exactly what you want them to see by using this technique.
We are going to learn how to 'frame' the subject. This is a very exciting technique - very
imaginative and creative. Have fun with it!!
All the rules we learn are 'guidelines'. Different subjects need different
perspectives, techniques, points of view, etc. We are learning the
basic rules. Remember, you probably won't use ALL the rules in every
photo, but knowing the rules and how/why/when to use them will make your photos
better!!!
Here's two websites that discuss the 'FRAME' - read and look at the examples.
1. Write a 5 sentence paragraph about framing for each of these websites - upload to blog.
2. SEVEN photographs UPLOADED TO THE BLOG due Tuesday at the beginning of class.
http://www.schoolofphotography.com/courses/free-photography-tips-and-articles/21-analysing-an-image-framing-an-image.html
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/frame-your-images
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