Composition

[Donald Miller]

Speaking of "S" curves here are a few with a little chaos thrown in for good measure.

I like abstracts and I like ice, good thing because we get a good bit of ice in season. I got this shot and while changing perspective a bit the wind picked up. Not a big deal, it wasn't going to move the ice any........but it did dislodge the frost from the limbs above.....hmmmm, a frost blizzard ensued and the day was done.

Here is to captures made and chances missed.

Marv, I am a sucker for abstracts too. This is very reminiscent of a Brett Weston image. Really nice. I can't add anything to what you have presented here. Thanks for posting.

[Gary L. Quay]

I thought it would be interesting to revive this old thread which asks for discussion of aspects of cpomposition.

My addition to the conversation is the diagonal line. Diagonal lines are dynamic. They add power and movement to composition.



Camera: Calumet C-1 with 4x5 reducing back
Lens: 12" Goerz RD APO Artar
Film: Arista.edu 100 developed in Kodak HC110.

[Sirius Glass]

I am looking for a filter that automatically improves the composition as I take the photograph. I do not want one of those Photo$hop filters that does it after the photograph is taken.

Does someone have a spare?

[Mark Stahlke]

I am looking for a filter that automatically improves the composition as I take the photograph.

I find that putting a lens cap on the lens generally improves my compositions.

[Sirius Glass]

I am looking for a filter that automatically improves the composition as I take the photograph. I do not want one of those Photo$hop filters that does it after the photograph is taken.

Does someone have a spare?

I find that putting a lens cap on the lens generally improves my compositions.

My kinda photographer!

Steve

[Jim Galli]

Kidding aside, Gary, I like your picture very much, and the more for fighting a 22 pound camera in place to make a 4X5 negative!

[Gary L. Quay]

Kidding aside, Gary, I like your picture very much, and the more for fighting a 22 pound camera in place to make a 4X5 negative!

Mine is heavier due to some modifications made in the 1950s. It rarely leaves the studio now that I have a Deardorff. At the time, however, all that it had was a 4x5 back. I found an 8x10 back for it a few months after this was taken.

Thanks!

--Gary

[Andrew Plume]

Mine is heavier due to some modifications made in the 1950s. It rarely leaves the studio now that I have a Deardorff. At the time, however, all that it had was a 4x5 back. I found an 8x10 back for it a few months after this was taken.

Thanks!

--Gary

good stuff Gary - I've also enjoyed your photos of buildings in Portland too


andrew

[Steve M Hostetter]

I thought it would be interesting to revive this old thread which asks for discussion of aspects of cpomposition.

My addition to the conversation is the diagonal line. Diagonal lines are dynamic. They add power and movement to composition.



Camera: Calumet C-1 with 4x5 reducing back
Lens: 12" Goerz RD APO Artar
Film: Arista.edu 100 developed in Kodak HC110.

Hello Gary,,,

Looks like the tree is part of the bridge.. very cool effect

[bobwysiwyg]

I like it very much myself. I saw it as a juxtaposition of chaos (tree branches) and the symmetry of of the bridge.