Tuesday 22 May 2012

Changing Light: Changing Views (14)

Requirement
5 images of the same landscape, re-framed to suit the changing light conditions throughout the day


Purpose
To appreciate how differences in light caused by the movement of the sun affect the landscape and require changes in composition


Technical learning

  • Landscape composition must always attend to light and shade
  • These change during the day as the sun moves across the sky
  • Anticipating these changes is key to the successful landscape photographers art
Exercise instructions
  • Pick an interesting scene with prominent features and a good weather forecast for the day
  • Start early morning and shoot an image with a viewpoint, lens and composition that suit the scene
  • Take a second shot mid-morning with the same lens. Frame the image differently, if needed, to make the most of the new light and shade conditions
  • Take a third photo at midday, re-framing as needed
  • Take a fourth mid afternoon
  • Take the final one at the end of the day
  • Prepare a short commentary on your composition choice
Images and review

Exercise not attempted.

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