As visual artists and photographers, we often try to focus or draw the viewer’s attention to certain areas or elements of our image. For example, in the above photograph, I have attempted to focus your attention on the Plumeria blossom in four ways:
- The Rule of ThirdsĀ (click the link for a detailed explanation). The center of the blossom is at the intersection of the upper third horizontalĀ line and the right handĀ thirdĀ vertical line.
- Clarity or focus. Our eye is naturally drawn to what is sharp and clear to us – to what we readily understand. The blossom is relatively sharp while the focus of the rest of the image is soft.
- The value of light. When we look at an image our eye is drawn to the lighter, brighter values first.
- Simplicity.Ā Good photographs concentrate on a few basic elements. By highlighting only those components that add to your composition, you can focus the viewer’s attention precisely where you want it. Busy backgrounds are distracting.
While I do notĀ claimĀ this is a good photograph, I believe I was able to focus your attention where I wanted to byĀ usingĀ a few basic elementsĀ ofĀ composition while making the image.
Check out Jake’s Sunday post to further focus your attention.
ckponderings
27 Jan 2013Great commentary and beautiful image! š
fotograffer
27 Jan 2013Thank you and thanks for visiting
The Wanderlust Gene
27 Jan 2013Perfect response Ron. š
fotograffer
27 Jan 2013Not so sure about that, but thank you. š
Jeanette
27 Jan 2013Thank you!! Every tip is useful to those of us who are just learning:-)
fotograffer
27 Jan 2013Thank you Jeanette, for your kind comment.
Sofie's Diary
27 Jan 2013beautiful, love it.
fotograffer
27 Jan 2013Thank you so much.
Inge
27 Jan 2013Beautiful composition and thanks for sharing some tips. š
fotograffer
27 Jan 2013You are welcome and thank you for visiting.
jakesprinter
27 Jan 2013This is amazing captured my friend , I really love it ,Thanks for sharing š
fotograffer
27 Jan 2013Thank you Jake.
Playamart - Zeebra Designs
27 Jan 2013very nice, and i love plumerias! i have a young transplant in the yard and look forward to when it blooms! z
fotograffer
27 Jan 2013Me too. We have a three different colors in our yard, but I took this photo in Bangkok.
Playamart - Zeebra Designs
27 Jan 2013ah! three! lucky you! i think the one i have is pink, but my favorite is the highly-fragrant white.
fotograffer
27 Jan 2013The fragrance is intoxicating.
ilargia64
28 Jan 2013Absolutely beautiful Ron!!!
fotograffer
28 Jan 2013Thank you so much.
Madhu
28 Jan 2013Clever take on the challenge Ron! And the photo IS very good š
fotograffer
28 Jan 2013Thanks Madhu. I consider that a compliment coming from you.
Naomi Baltuck
2 Feb 2013There’s a story there–very lovely and evocative.
fotograffer
2 Feb 2013Thank you Naomi and thank you for visiting.
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