Challenge: "Frame Within A Frame" Jan. 23-25 2020
Frame Within A Frame Composition
What is a frame within a frame?
Foreground Frames
The technique of framing within a frame is somewhat underused. As a method of drawing attention to a particular point in an image, it can be remarkably effective. The idea is to choose part of your scene to be the subject, then find a shape within the photo (usually in the foreground) that will 'hold' it. Foreground frames are the simplest way of using a frame within the frame of the photo. There are other subtler, more imaginative ways to do this too. The most important thing is what I always suggest: think before you shoot. Have a good look around at what can and can’t be used and decide how you want to compose your shot. The more you do this, the faster you’ll be and the better your shots will come out.
Why You Should Use a Frame within a Frame
Using a frame within a frame is a great way to lead your viewers’ eyes into a photo. This can add depth and context, as well as drawing their attention to a defined point. A photo of a scene with a foreground feature makes for a much more interesting build up to the main region of a photo. In some cases, it can even carry equal weight to the rest of the photo.
Leading The Eye
Frames are great at leading the eye in a particular direction or towards the subject. Half frames can be just as effective at this as full frames, as in the photo below.The lines along the left and bottom encourage your eyes towards the center of the image. At the same time, the vertical line converging with the diagonal gives you direction.The eye is drawn towards the center of the image before working its way outwards.
Depth
One of the best reasons to use a frame is to provides depth. This can be encouraged and accentuated by use of a shallow depth of field, Another way to reinforce a sense of depth is by repetition. It’s easy to create depth in a photo by using two or more objects that we know to be the same height. They key is to place one farther away than the other. As we well know, this makes the object appear smaller, which provides us with a sense of depth.
Making the Frame an Equal Part of The Photo
If the frame is particularly interesting, don’t neglect it; use it. This provides the photo with a sense of location and interest, rather then just a scenic view. It leads the viewer’s eyes to look through the window, something people are used to doing.
No Actual Picture Frames in this Challenge Please...
Let's see what you've got..
Here are a few of Mine..
Photogirl17 wrote:
Frame Within A Frame Composition
What is a frame within a frame?
Foreground Frames
The technique of framing within a frame is somewhat underused. As a method of drawing attention to a particular point in an image, it can be remarkably effective. The idea is to choose part of your scene to be the subject, then find a shape within the photo (usually in the foreground) that will 'hold' it. Foreground frames are the simplest way of using a frame within the frame of the photo. There are other subtler, more imaginative ways to do this too. The most important thing is what I always suggest: think before you shoot. Have a good look around at what can and can’t be used and decide how you want to compose your shot. The more you do this, the faster you’ll be and the better your shots will come out.
Why You Should Use a Frame within a Frame
Using a frame within a frame is a great way to lead your viewers’ eyes into a photo. This can add depth and context, as well as drawing their attention to a defined point. A photo of a scene with a foreground feature makes for a much more interesting build up to the main region of a photo. In some cases, it can even carry equal weight to the rest of the photo.
Leading The Eye
Frames are great at leading the eye in a particular direction or towards the subject. Half frames can be just as effective at this as full frames, as in the photo below.The lines along the left and bottom encourage your eyes towards the center of the image. At the same time, the vertical line converging with the diagonal gives you direction.The eye is drawn towards the center of the image before working its way outwards.
Depth
One of the best reasons to use a frame is to provides depth. This can be encouraged and accentuated by use of a shallow depth of field, Another way to reinforce a sense of depth is by repetition. It’s easy to create depth in a photo by using two or more objects that we know to be the same height. They key is to place one farther away than the other. As we well know, this makes the object appear smaller, which provides us with a sense of depth.
Making the Frame an Equal Part of The Photo
If the frame is particularly interesting, don’t neglect it; use it. This provides the photo with a sense of location and interest, rather then just a scenic view. It leads the viewer’s eyes to look through the window, something people are used to doing.
No Actual Picture Frames in this Challenge Please...
Let's see what you've got..
Here are a few of Mine..
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Thank you, Lesley for hostessing
I'll be back tomorrow.
PAToGraphy wrote:
Thank you, Lesley for hostessing
I'll be back tomorrow.
See you then Pat looking forward to your contributions..
Rolk
Loc: South Central PA
Photogirl17 wrote:
Frame Within A Frame Composition
What is a frame within a frame?
Foreground Frames
The technique of framing within a frame is somewhat underused. As a method of drawing attention to a particular point in an image, it can be remarkably effective. The idea is to choose part of your scene to be the subject, then find a shape within the photo (usually in the foreground) that will 'hold' it. Foreground frames are the simplest way of using a frame within the frame of the photo. There are other subtler, more imaginative ways to do this too. The most important thing is what I always suggest: think before you shoot. Have a good look around at what can and can’t be used and decide how you want to compose your shot. The more you do this, the faster you’ll be and the better your shots will come out.
Why You Should Use a Frame within a Frame
Using a frame within a frame is a great way to lead your viewers’ eyes into a photo. This can add depth and context, as well as drawing their attention to a defined point. A photo of a scene with a foreground feature makes for a much more interesting build up to the main region of a photo. In some cases, it can even carry equal weight to the rest of the photo.
Leading The Eye
Frames are great at leading the eye in a particular direction or towards the subject. Half frames can be just as effective at this as full frames, as in the photo below.The lines along the left and bottom encourage your eyes towards the center of the image. At the same time, the vertical line converging with the diagonal gives you direction.The eye is drawn towards the center of the image before working its way outwards.
Depth
One of the best reasons to use a frame is to provides depth. This can be encouraged and accentuated by use of a shallow depth of field, Another way to reinforce a sense of depth is by repetition. It’s easy to create depth in a photo by using two or more objects that we know to be the same height. They key is to place one farther away than the other. As we well know, this makes the object appear smaller, which provides us with a sense of depth.
Making the Frame an Equal Part of The Photo
If the frame is particularly interesting, don’t neglect it; use it. This provides the photo with a sense of location and interest, rather then just a scenic view. It leads the viewer’s eyes to look through the window, something people are used to doing.
No Actual Picture Frames in this Challenge Please...
Let's see what you've got..
Here are a few of Mine..
Frame Within A Frame Composition br What is a fram... (
show quote)
I wasn't sure which way you were going to go with this, Lesley,
but I like the direction you're setting...good job on these, but
give me some time to see what I can come up with.
chase4
Loc: Punta Corona, California
Hope these meet the challenge criteria. chase
Rolk wrote:
I wasn't sure which way you were going to go with this, Lesley,
but I like the direction you're setting...good job on these, but
give me some time to see what I can come up with.
Looking forward to your contributions Tim..
chase4 wrote:
Hope these meet the challenge criteria. chase
They certainly do meet the criteria Chase..well done..
Photogirl17 wrote:
Frame Within A Frame Composition
What is a frame within a frame?
Foreground Frames
The technique of framing within a frame is somewhat underused. As a method of drawing attention to a particular point in an image, it can be remarkably effective. The idea is to choose part of your scene to be the subject, then find a shape within the photo (usually in the foreground) that will 'hold' it. Foreground frames are the simplest way of using a frame within the frame of the photo. There are other subtler, more imaginative ways to do this too. The most important thing is what I always suggest: think before you shoot. Have a good look around at what can and can’t be used and decide how you want to compose your shot. The more you do this, the faster you’ll be and the better your shots will come out.
Why You Should Use a Frame within a Frame
Using a frame within a frame is a great way to lead your viewers’ eyes into a photo. This can add depth and context, as well as drawing their attention to a defined point. A photo of a scene with a foreground feature makes for a much more interesting build up to the main region of a photo. In some cases, it can even carry equal weight to the rest of the photo.
Leading The Eye
Frames are great at leading the eye in a particular direction or towards the subject. Half frames can be just as effective at this as full frames, as in the photo below.The lines along the left and bottom encourage your eyes towards the center of the image. At the same time, the vertical line converging with the diagonal gives you direction.The eye is drawn towards the center of the image before working its way outwards.
Depth
One of the best reasons to use a frame is to provides depth. This can be encouraged and accentuated by use of a shallow depth of field, Another way to reinforce a sense of depth is by repetition. It’s easy to create depth in a photo by using two or more objects that we know to be the same height. They key is to place one farther away than the other. As we well know, this makes the object appear smaller, which provides us with a sense of depth.
Making the Frame an Equal Part of The Photo
If the frame is particularly interesting, don’t neglect it; use it. This provides the photo with a sense of location and interest, rather then just a scenic view. It leads the viewer’s eyes to look through the window, something people are used to doing.
No Actual Picture Frames in this Challenge Please...
Let's see what you've got..
Here are a few of Mine..
Frame Within A Frame Composition br What is a fram... (
show quote)
Nice Introduction and start Lesley. Thanks for hosting. Really like the 4th picture.
Rolk
Loc: South Central PA
"Frame within a Frame," day 1...ok, maybe some of these are a stretch...
Tim
Rolk
Loc: South Central PA
chase4 wrote:
Hope these meet the challenge criteria. chase
Pg 1 - Nicely done, Chase!
Tim
This technically meets the criteria, but the frame is more attention-getting than the thing framed (Mount Edith Cavell in Jasper National Park.)
Any suggestions from Hoggers on how this could be improved are welcome. I've already done whatever post-processing looks to me to be an improvement, but am a beginner.
We're innocent I tell you! We was framed!
I knew this picture would come in handy some day! A day at the lake.
Back in the day when I used to shovel snow!
No Actual Picture Frames in this Challenge Please...
Let's see what you've got..
Here are a few of Mine..[/q
Good challenge topic Lesley! I took this one on Monday from atop the Delaware Memorial Bridge with this topic in mind.....
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