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Simple Framing |
Use simple natural objects to frame your picture. |
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Introduction |
Another element in photographic
composition is framing. A careful
selection of your photographic
vantage point with an eye to natural
framing can make a big difference in
the final product. |
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Landscapes |
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In landscape photography, the sky is
often uninteresting. Its emptiness
can draw attention away from the
primary focus of the photograph.
This picture of the Toronto skyline
is flat, lacking three-dimensional
qualities. |
Skyline (Toronto, ON, Canada) |
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Framing Around the Subject |
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In
this version of the picture, we have
used overhanging branches to frame
the skyline. They take up some of
the empty space in the sky and water
and bring a sense of distance and
depth to the picture. |
Skyline with Branches (Toronto, ON,
Canada) |
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Framing from the Bottom |
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In this picture, we stepped back and
used the rocks to
frame the skyline from the bottom. They
take up some of the empty space in
the water, and bring a sense of
distance and depth to the picture
from another perspective. |
Skyline with
Rocks (Toronto, ON,
Canada) |
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Framing from the Sides |
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Here,
we used branches on both sides of
the picture to frame the waterfall.
By serving as elements of interest
and depth, they help put the viewer
into the photographer’s shoes.
Framing Note:
It is important to choose framing
objects carefully. If they are too
intrusive, colorful or noteworthy,
they can draw the viewer’s attention
away from the center of interest.
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Niagara
Falls
(ON,
Canada) |
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Framing from the Sides |
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In
this Landscape image, we used the
natural rock from both sides to
frame the "Watika" in the
back. With rocks in the side and
pointing to your main subject, they
direct the viewer's vision to
the main structure of
your picture.
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 Watika
(Arizona,
US) |
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Framing from the Sides and Bottom |
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In
this photograph, we used the natural
rock formation to frame the
“Watika” in the distance from
three sides. This technique draws
the viewer’s attention from inside
the framing rock to the brighter
structure in the middle of the
photograph.
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 Watika
(Arizona,
US) |
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Conclusion |
Effectively using peripheral objects
as framing elements can help keep
your viewer focused on the primary
subject of your photograph. |
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