Nature Photography Tips 12
We’ve been exploring lines and composition styles in our nature photography tips series for some time now. There are 14 basic lines. The last one we discussed was a single central dot, so the next one, the eleventh, would naturally be a comparison of two or more objects. We naturally compare or contrast two objects when we take pictures of multiple flowers, a flower with a bud, or a big rock and an interesting tree.
Sometimes the purpose is to show a rhythm by having a row or group of similar objects, but more often we contrast two objects by either lining up two very different thngs, or putting one in the foreground and one in the background.
This technique of employing a comparison of two or more objects serves to emphasize the uniqueness of one object, and adds a dramatic flair to a photo that one object alone often misses. (Don’t forget to click on the picture to see a closeup. You may miss the bee otherwise.)
Of course we aren’t limited to nature photography when we compare or contrast two objects. The quintessential happy couple, or mother with a baby are prime examples of this theme. I love this photo of a very interesting couple. She is an intstructor of Japanese caligraphy and brush writing, and he is a wood carver. Naturally, they don’t always get along this well, but they were definitely enjoying each other at this moment!
Nature Photography Tips:
Once again, check your old photo files first to see how much you are already emplying a comparison of two or more objects. Do you find your self doing a contrast of two objects that are very different?
Experiment with these photography tips in the coming days. With Christmas only two days away, you’ll be taking a lot of people and food photos. Try having one family member in focus, and put someone looking at them a bit blurred in the background. Do the same with the flowers and ornaments on the tree to contrast two objects that are different.
Notice how a comparison of two or more objects adds drama and rhythm to your photo lifestyle.
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