Day 62 - Photo A Day Challenge - 3-2-2012
Mar 2, 2012 02:02:19 #
Welcome to Day 62 :) Today we are going to take a look at Defining the Focal Point. Next time you take your camera out and line it up for a shot pause before you press the shutter button and ask yourself:
What is the Focal Point in this Picture? What will draw the eye of the viewers, What is the central point of interest? One of the reasons that a focal point is important is that when you look at an image
your eye will generally need a *resting place* or something of interest to hold your gaze. Without it you will find that people will simply glance at your photos and then move on to the next one.
Once youve identified a point of interest or focal point you then should ask yourself how you can enhance it. A focal point can be anything ranging from a person, to a building, to a mountain, to a flower, etc.
Obviously the more interesting the focal point the better.. but there are other things you can do to enhance it's power including:
Position...The rule of thirds works great here.
Focus...Shallow depth of field to blur out other aspects in front or behind your focal point.
Size...Making your focal point large is a good way to make it prominent.
Color...Contrasting colors help to make your focal point stand out.
We don't want to just photograph events ... We want to photograph moments. We want our images to convey a sense of warmth and intimacy that touches people deep down, so that they will find it difficult to look away.
We want to capture moments that will last forever.
Here are a few examples to get us started.
What is the Focal Point in this Picture? What will draw the eye of the viewers, What is the central point of interest? One of the reasons that a focal point is important is that when you look at an image
your eye will generally need a *resting place* or something of interest to hold your gaze. Without it you will find that people will simply glance at your photos and then move on to the next one.
Once youve identified a point of interest or focal point you then should ask yourself how you can enhance it. A focal point can be anything ranging from a person, to a building, to a mountain, to a flower, etc.
Obviously the more interesting the focal point the better.. but there are other things you can do to enhance it's power including:
Position...The rule of thirds works great here.
Focus...Shallow depth of field to blur out other aspects in front or behind your focal point.
Size...Making your focal point large is a good way to make it prominent.
Color...Contrasting colors help to make your focal point stand out.
We don't want to just photograph events ... We want to photograph moments. We want our images to convey a sense of warmth and intimacy that touches people deep down, so that they will find it difficult to look away.
We want to capture moments that will last forever.
Here are a few examples to get us started.
Mar 2, 2012 02:45:53 #
Oh this is going to be a good challenge...I'll start one off
Lonely trees
and....something is hidden in this one..can you see him?
A struggling tree
Flower in Philly
Mar 2, 2012 02:57:12 #
laskalass wrote:
Oh this is going to be a good challenge...I'll start one off
Yes! It took a minute ...Nice pictures ,'lass!
chris
Mar 2, 2012 02:58:15 #
Chris....your lurking around awfully late!! lol...Thanks!
ces308 wrote:
Yes! It took a minute ...Nice pictures ,'lass!
chris
laskalass wrote:
Oh this is going to be a good challenge...I'll start one off
Yes! It took a minute ...Nice pictures ,'lass!
chris
Mar 2, 2012 03:00:26 #
It's only 11:00pm here....but Ill be back on tomorrow...going to go read awhile before dropping off to lala land!
Mar 2, 2012 03:01:45 #
laskalass wrote:
Chris....your lurking around awfully late!! lol...Thanks!
ces308 wrote:
Yes! It took a minute ...Nice pictures ,'lass!
chris
laskalass wrote:
Oh this is going to be a good challenge...I'll start one off
Yes! It took a minute ...Nice pictures ,'lass!
chris
lol.. I still have 4 hrs to go at work....this keeps me awake lol...well this and cell checks...
chris
Mar 2, 2012 03:03:44 #
laskalass wrote:
It's only 11:00pm here....but Ill be back on tomorrow...going to go read awhile before dropping off to lala land!
Night...see you tomorrow !
chris
Mar 2, 2012 03:08:03 #
laskalass wrote:
Oh this is going to be a good challenge...I'll start one off
Great shots.
Mar 2, 2012 03:28:40 #
Focal point: In this photo the headlights of the truck entering the covered bridge captures your attention quickly. The covered bridge in itself is an attraction but the truck headlights create the draw to the center of the picture.
Mar 2, 2012 03:34:49 #
Focal point : This photo is one of my old favourites. This black and white cat was difficult to pick out among the rocks of this breakwater, however a bit of cropping brought it to the center forefront. The change in texture and shape immediately draw you to the soft rounded fur of the cat, declaring it to be the focal point.
Mar 2, 2012 03:36:06 #
Focal point : This photo is one of my old favourites. This black and white cat was difficult to pick out among the rocks of this breakwater, however a bit of cropping brought it to the center forefront. The change in texture and shape immediately draw you to the soft rounded fur of the cat, declaring it to be the focal point.
Mar 2, 2012 03:38:25 #
The yard was full this morning...they all wanted to send
out a special welcome to ALIVIA ANN the newest little
"CHICK" here on UHH...and so with further ado....
WELCOME, MISS ALIVIA ANN, FROM THE ENTIRE COOP!
out a special welcome to ALIVIA ANN the newest little
"CHICK" here on UHH...and so with further ado....
WELCOME, MISS ALIVIA ANN, FROM THE ENTIRE COOP!
Goodness, we almost forgot "Prissy"
Mar 2, 2012 03:39:02 #
Fred Ann wrote:
Focal point: In this photo I the headlights of the truck entering the covered bridge captures your attention quickly. The covered bridge in itself is an attraction but the truck headlights create the draw to the center of the picture.
Fred Ann..for me,if I was taking this picture,my focal point would be the front of the bridge with the height and weight signs in focus and wondering if that truck going through was going to make it...lol Just my view...Nice picture!
chris
Mar 2, 2012 03:40:27 #
Frankie wrote:
The yard was full this morning...they all wanted to send
out a special welcome to ALIVIA ANN the newest little
"CHICK" here on UHH...and so with further ado....
WELCOME, MISS ALIVIA ANN, FROM THE ENTIRE COOP!
out a special welcome to ALIVIA ANN the newest little
"CHICK" here on UHH...and so with further ado....
WELCOME, MISS ALIVIA ANN, FROM THE ENTIRE COOP!
Ditto ! ....and I thought that chicken was going to jump out at me when it popped up !!! LOL
chris
Mar 2, 2012 03:41:36 #
Fred Ann wrote:
Focal point : This photo is one of my old favourites. This black and white cat was difficult to pick out among the rocks of this breakwater, however a bit of cropping brought it to the center forefront. The change in texture and shape immediately draw you to the soft rounded fur of the cat, declaring it to be the focal point.
Cool cat pix Fred !
chris
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