Tag: the-art-of-photography

Eider Duck by Stuart Russell – Example of a low-level shot looking forward.

Viewpoints and Camera Angles

PREVIOUS: The Art of Photography: Surface Texture Viewpoints and Camera Angles Camera angle is important in creating good composition. Photographing from an unusual camera angle can often add drama and bring out an unusual aspect of a subject. Take time to think about »
by Stuart Russell on 16th Apr 2012
Tree Bark by Stuart Russell

The Art of Photography: Surface Texture

PREVIOUS: The Art of Photography: Capturing Movement Surface Texture When used effectively, texture can be a powerful tool. Surface irregularities often make for good texture in photographic imagery and the correct »
by Stuart Russell on 29th Mar 2012
Photographer: Stuart Russell

The Art of Photography: Capturing Movement

PREVIOUS: The Art of Photography: The World Is Colourful Pt. 2 Movement in photography can create visual impact through the use and mix of blur, sharpness and shutter speed. Photographs are really time exposures; images »
by Stuart Russell on 12th Mar 2012
Little Robin // Photographer: Stuart Russell

The Art of Photography: The World Is Colourful Pt. 2

PREVIOUS: The World is Colourful Pt. 1 Question: “I’m a big photography fan, I like all types of photo, but there are certain colours and tones that draw me in the most – e.g. creams, light yellows, »
by Stuart Russell on 29th Feb 2012
Caged by Stuart Russell

The Art of Photography: Leading Lines

Our eye is naturally drawn along lines, and by thinking about how lines are placed in an image you can affect the way we view the image. Lines can be straight, diagonal, radial, winding, curved, etc. Lines can enhance a »
by Stuart Russell on 18th Feb 2012
Photographer: Stuart Russell

The Art of Photography: Cropping

Cropping in Photography Cropping allows focus in photography. If an object is very small it can often be lost among its surroundings. By cropping around the subject you can eliminate background noise, ensuring the viewers attention on the selected object. Some people »
by Stuart Russell on 23rd Jan 2012
Photographer: Stuart Russell

The Art of Photography: Symmetry

Symmetry in Photography Symmetry is something described in parallel. In photography it conveys balance and proportion. It is a form of pattern that is often associated with “perfection” and illustrates spatial awareness, often through reflection and rotation. »
by Stuart Russell on 12th Jan 2012
Alive 2011. Believe it or not this is a photograph of algae in a rock pool. It was taken from above the water. The combs of yellow and green algae, against crystallized blue water, compliment to create an abstract swarm of bright, clear, cleansing colour.

The Art of Photography: The World Is Colourful

Merging digital photography with art is something I try to do in all my work. Photography is a lot more than the technical and to take highly visual images you should hold some artistic know-how. I believe photography »
by Stuart Russell on 28th Dec 2011
Photographer: Stuart Russell

The Art of Photography: LIGHTS, Camera, Action!

Good lighting in photography is an essential. Use light to exploit an image’s true potential. Light, or the lack of it, can dramatically change the mood conveyed in imagery and you should have this in the front of »
by Stuart Russell on 9th Dec 2011
Love 2011. The violent, jagged rocks against the velvety ocean backdrop conflict with one another as noisy sea birds convey a struggle to be heard. // Photographer: Stuart Russell

The Art of Photography: Black & White

How to Take Black And White Photographs I always feel that you have a heightened imagination when viewing a monochromatic image and whilst colour gives you the final conclusion; monochrome leaves you wondering about the »
by Stuart Russell on 22nd Nov 2011
Barnacles 2011. An example of close up photography in macro mode. –Stuart Russell

The Art of Photography: Up Close

PREVIOUS: The Art of Photography: Accidental Composition Close up photography, often called macro photography, can propel your imagery into an undiscovered world of tiny wonders. It is also a great way to show abstract interpretations of larger objects such as »
by Stuart Russell on 10th Nov 2011
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