A paper cup, slipper and disco ball are not unusual things for most of us. We know they exist but hardly stare at them for more than a few minutes. But pictures of a slightly tilted cup, mismatched slippers and glittering disco ball catch our attention then hold our gaze. That's the art of photography. It makes us, the viewers want to give things a second look and appreciate them more than we used to.
How is that so? What are the factors that influence the creation of attractive images which make us see things in a different light? Let's identify three of them. For one, there is lighting. It gives the subject a certain glow resulting in a livelier image. This also helps the photographer's creative composition in a far as how he or she likes the image to appear visually. It could be in a bright, well-lighted manner or in a dramatic, rather dark, shadowy light for instance.
The angle on the other hand, can be viewed as a challenge for a photographer to find the most flattering side of a particular subject. Or in other cases, to shoot in a perspective that allows him or her to convey the message he or she wants to impart by means of a photograph. In a sense, it is likewise a reminder that there are more than one side to a particular thing and each of which tells a story.
One more factor is timing. The right timing enables the photographer to pull off the effects he or she is after. That has a lot to do with capturing the passing moments that he or she wants to freeze. The liquid spilling, leaves swaying, lovers kissing or pedestrians crossing tell stories and depict instances we generally wouldn't take much notice of.
The clever management of the aforesaid and the other technicalities of photography plus the talent and skills of a photographer allow him or her to realise his or her goal of producing shots with the subjects rendered at their best. That is to say that the raw images are in themselves visually appealing. The great photographer delivers great pictures and relies not on some photo editing software to improve his or her material.
How is that so? What are the factors that influence the creation of attractive images which make us see things in a different light? Let's identify three of them. For one, there is lighting. It gives the subject a certain glow resulting in a livelier image. This also helps the photographer's creative composition in a far as how he or she likes the image to appear visually. It could be in a bright, well-lighted manner or in a dramatic, rather dark, shadowy light for instance.
The angle on the other hand, can be viewed as a challenge for a photographer to find the most flattering side of a particular subject. Or in other cases, to shoot in a perspective that allows him or her to convey the message he or she wants to impart by means of a photograph. In a sense, it is likewise a reminder that there are more than one side to a particular thing and each of which tells a story.
One more factor is timing. The right timing enables the photographer to pull off the effects he or she is after. That has a lot to do with capturing the passing moments that he or she wants to freeze. The liquid spilling, leaves swaying, lovers kissing or pedestrians crossing tell stories and depict instances we generally wouldn't take much notice of.
The clever management of the aforesaid and the other technicalities of photography plus the talent and skills of a photographer allow him or her to realise his or her goal of producing shots with the subjects rendered at their best. That is to say that the raw images are in themselves visually appealing. The great photographer delivers great pictures and relies not on some photo editing software to improve his or her material.
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