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From Part 1—Landscape, Scenic, and Travel Photography This image is a testament to the fact that simple compositions are best—a good photo should show a simple subject or idea with as little clutter as possible.
From Part 2—Animal and Wildlife Photography Some of the best photographs of animals are taken at their level, which sometimes means lying on the ground.
From Part 3—People and Portrait Photography A portrait can tell a story when you put a subject in an interesting setting, such as this one, which blends new and old elements to make a statement about a former dance hall.
From Part 4—Action, Sports and Motion Photography A fast shutter speed is the key element in stopping action. In this image, the subject is frozen midway down this waterfall. The water is depicted in sharp detail; you can almost hear the thundering sound of these falls.
From Part 5—Night, Low Light, and Magic Hour Photography In photography, one of the most striking ways to reveal a shape is by creating a silhouette. Simply position an opaque object in front of a bright background and expose for the background.
From Part 6—Architecture and Urban Scenes This photographer could have portrayed this church any number of ways, but made a wise choice to emphasize its haunting qualities by rendering it in black-and-white infrared.
From Part 7—Botanical Photography A simple backdrop was used to accentuate the color and flowing shape of this beautiful flower.
From Part 8—Macro and Close-Up Photography You know that they're attached to a creature just on the other side of this leaf, and these disembodied, silhouetted feet of a gecko provided an opportunity for a very charming photo.
From Part 9—Still Life Photography This photograph is a classic example of a still life, which painters and other artists have been captivated with for centuries.
From Part 10—Skin Perhaps the best lighting for nude studies is soft and directional. Many photographers use just one light positioned above the model, as this photographer has done, or the soft light coming in from a north-facing window. © Copyright 2002 by Photoworkshop.com |
