Filling the Frame
Mar 7, 2024 19:28:26 #
Picture Taker
Loc: Michigan Thumb
As I started serious photography way back in 1950's by taking slides, I had to take the picture perfectly, exposure, framed and proper speed. I still think of it that way, so I crop in my viewfinder. But, today with todays cameras and the pixels you can crop (I use a R 5 with 40MP) giving us a lot of opportunity to crop. So what I an trying to say both ways are now a choice.
Mar 7, 2024 20:48:22 #
Just do your best to take as much of fast-moving wildlife you can and crop if necessary.
Mar 7, 2024 22:39:07 #
User ID wrote:
Oh ?!? Nothing is left blank ?
So... What happened in July 19, 2015???
Mar 7, 2024 22:43:55 #
billnikon wrote:
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If you have the time, switch to APS-C mode and put more EFFECTIVE MEGAPIXELS on your subject than you could get by shooting full frame.
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If you have the time, switch to APS-C mode and put more EFFECTIVE MEGAPIXELS on your subject than you could get by shooting full frame.
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I already know you would never suggest that cropping puts more MP into the image .... but youve added that word "effective" and its not clear how cropping would put more of those "effective MP".
IOW, pleeeeease clarify the apparent magical quality of the idea of "EFFECTIVE" MPs. What on earth does it mean ?
Mar 8, 2024 04:08:59 #
PhotoMono123 wrote:
Of course it is nonsense. Then again, "always" doing anything is nonsense. Indeed, there are times when even removing the lens cap is a mistake.
How you frame an image depends on many things. Among them include the subject, the opportunity you have, and the effect you want to achieve.
Whatever you do, do not try to fit your style and technique into someone else's box of rules.
How you frame an image depends on many things. Among them include the subject, the opportunity you have, and the effect you want to achieve.
Whatever you do, do not try to fit your style and technique into someone else's box of rules.
You're telling us what we all know - so don't waste your time - or ours! Rules of thumb are useful reminders.
Mar 8, 2024 08:56:45 #
MrBob wrote:
Won't AI do that for you now days ...
I have NI, AI not available.
Mar 8, 2024 09:22:48 #
Delderby wrote:
Useful for perpetuating cliches.You're telling us what we all know - so don't waste your time - or ours! Rules of thumb are useful reminders.
Mar 8, 2024 09:42:23 #
Mar 8, 2024 10:07:54 #
Delderby wrote:
Rule of thumb IS a cliche. 
Which brings up the actual value of cluches. Cliches are prepackaged, quickly read, and easily digestable packets of communication. That makes them extremely useful in the commercial arena of visual communication, such as in advertising.
A most unfortunate aspect of commercial photographys routine recycling of cliches is what happens as hobbyists are taking their cues from what they see and automatically admire in the work of professionals.
Mar 8, 2024 10:37:52 #
Mar 8, 2024 10:38:27 #
Longshadow wrote:
Probably not...
I just compose with what I have available, adjust to my liking in post if necessary.
I just compose with what I have available, adjust to my liking in post if necessary.
Excellent comment!
Mar 8, 2024 12:38:09 #
delder
Loc: Maryland
Rongnongno wrote:
Actually filling the frame is kind of weird, as fe... (show quote)
I TOTALLY agree with your reply!
1. Straightening takes frame space.
2. Printing [Retail] seems to apply about a 5% Crop. I have found this true since film days when work is sent out.
My artistic opinion is that you SEE a somewat wide frame in life, so there is no harm in replicating what you see.
Mar 8, 2024 14:42:33 #
The whole point of owning a camera with the most megapixels is that you don’t have to explain things with words.
Mar 8, 2024 15:21:18 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
The whole point of owning a camera with the most megapixels is that you don’t have to explain things with words.
After all, a picture is worth 726 words (after taking into account the effect of inflation).
Mar 8, 2024 17:17:33 #
delder wrote:
My artistic opinion is that you SEE a somewhat wide frame in life, so there is no harm in replicating what you see.
My artistic opinion is that you SEE a somewhat wide frame in life, so there is no harm in replicating what you see.
Yes - but you'd need wall to wall coverage. Pictures represent a window we look through.
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