CONTRAST What is contrast? Contrast in photography refers to the use of differences in visual weight to highlight distinctions between elements. This happens when one element stands out more than another, with greater visual weight leading to stronger contrast. Essentially, creating contrast depends on variations in attributes such as shape and color. Ever wondered whyContinue reading “Aesthetics of a Photograph – Contrast, Focus and Simplicity (Part 3)”
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Aesthetics of a Photograph – Interplay of Light & Shadows and Composition (Part 2)
This post is the second part of my series of blog posts on ‘Aesthetics of a Photograph’. The post provides a comprehensive information about the interplay of light and shadows in photography. It covers the importance of quantity, type, quality, and direction of light, as well as the role of shadows and reflections. The inclusionContinue reading “Aesthetics of a Photograph – Interplay of Light & Shadows and Composition (Part 2)”
From Obstacles to Masterpieces: Navigating Street Photography Challenges
Challenge #1: The Problem of Plenty. The moment you head out with your camera for street photography, the world opens up with infinite possibilities with anything and everything ready to be photographed. The biggest challenge one has to face is, how do you decide what to click in a vast world (street) brimming with countlessContinue reading “From Obstacles to Masterpieces: Navigating Street Photography Challenges”
Seven Elements of Visual Art: Lines, Patterns & Tones (Part II)
“No matter how much shape, or form, or texture, or tone, or line, or any of the visual elements are present, if they aren’t put to some purpose all you have is a picture about a visual element.” — Peter Glendinning 04 Lines Lines give the viewer a sense of direction to move their gaze alongContinue reading “Seven Elements of Visual Art: Lines, Patterns & Tones (Part II)”
Seven Elements of Visual Art: Shape, Form & Texture (Part I)
“A writer must understand what nouns, adjectives, adverbs, and other word forms are, before putting them together in sentences that make sense to a reader. Similarly, an artist must understand the essential elements of design that must be put together to create a composition that will “make sense” to a viewer of their artwork.” —Continue reading “Seven Elements of Visual Art: Shape, Form & Texture (Part I)”
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