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A Simple Comment On Simplicity
By Judith Farber | Wisdom and Inspiration |
Mar 20, 2010
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The technique of simplicity in photography is worthy of comment.
The concept of simplicity is used to single out parts from its surrounding. Those new to photography can quickly grasp the concept for creating a successful image with the understanding of the crucial importance of impact in relation to keeping photos simple.
Simplicity remains one of the first main components of a good photograph. The more simple a picture, the easier it is for the viewer to comprehend the intended focal point and appreciate it. The end result is usually a successful image.
A simplistic photo is not difficult to master, and can instantaneously be achieved merely by either getting closer to the subject or avoiding adjacent distractions. Distractions and clutter surrounding your main subject that do not add further strength to the image only diverts the eye away from the intended focal point. While there is definitely a place for cluttered images and busy backgrounds in photography down the photo road, for beginners, the best approach is to keep the subject in as clear a path as possible for the viewer.
Training one's eye to zero in on a subject will move you quickly up the ladder. A beginner can easily avoid confusion when the actual intended focal point is obvious. The more distractions, the more the subject comes across as unclear, while the viewer is left confused. Our eye searches for the subject, and wandering around only leaves us frustrated, looking for the focal point. It is important to define your subject when shooting, and be as explicit, uncomplicated and clear as possible.
So when the viewer searches your image trying to locate the focal point, the result is usually not a successful image. Think about the frames of great movie scenes and their impact in catching our eye. Study master photographer's work observing the strength and importance of subject placement.
Remember the 5-second rule! If the viewer stares at your photo for 5 seconds or more, there is a successful component to your image. Any less, the image can be considered unsuccessful, a mere snapshot, or stronger yet oh hum, boring. When the focal point is hard to find and it takes the viewer 10 seconds to locate it, is it a successful image? Actually, no. We want the subject to be easy to find, while the image keeps us attentive because the photograph invokes a reaction, being so pleasing we want to linger, think, reflect, dream, ponder, admire, smile, etc etc. Certain images create inspiration while others create yawns. Become an expert when viewing photos, see what images work and explore the reasons why some do not.
OK, too many words here to say this one thing: KEEP IT SIMPLE!
One last comment: please don't forget to let your eye and your heart be your guide when you click the shutter.
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