Tuesday 15 September 2009

Wandering Eyes

LARGE South Africa IV

When we see something in real life our eyes wander around the scene. In a photograph we present just a part of a scene. Try not to frustrate the viewer's eyes.

In this picture you can start with the valley in the lower right and follow it up until it is out of sight. The line of mountains at the top points to the upper right corner. This is visually satisfying. Rocks and other recogniseable things that are chopped in half can be visually frustrating. Also, any logical "V" shaped lines that have their apex cut off.

As with all such advise, let your wandering eyes be the judge.

P.S. The picture was distorted when I first posted this. Now fixed.

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