Subjective photography
An interpretive image of the subject, with results influenced by the attitude of the photographer.
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Show the subject unclearly
Mystery and obscurity are good things
Sometimes, instead of showing a subject clearly, try deliberately photographing it vaguely, obscurely, or unclearly. Now, why on earth would you do that?
of the photograph should probably be kept out of the picture; for instance, a photograph showing a person standing at some distance in front of a building may leave the observer wondering whether the person or the building is the primary subject.
if(typeof(window['ord'])=='undefined') ord=Math.random()*10000000000000000; and the main subject. Varying the subject distance will change perspective. Also, varying the subject distance with the same aperture will produce a different depth of field.
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Techniques Glossary Subject
That what is being photographed, or a description thereof.
SUBJECT PLACEMENT
Sometimes good composition is obtained by placing the center of interest in the geometrical center of the picture; it is generally not a good idea to place it there.
Same Subject / Different Focal Length by Russ Burden
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"All the subjects for black-and-white photography have already been shot," the gallery director explained. I sat, staring, not sure whether to nod or ask how that could be.
Let your subject look at a prop or out of the frame. With a little imagination in props and backgrounds you'll find that these portraits quickly become some of your favorites.
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The Phony Subject falls under the more general concept of the "Center of Interest.
Make Your Subject Stand Out With a Rim Lighting Effect
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Finding Good Subjects
Left Image: 35mm SLR, Tokina 80-200mm f-2.8 ATX lens, Fuji Velvia 50, Bogen tripod and ball head.
Spot meter, f-5.6, 1/250 sec, on aperture priority and autofocus.
Shoot your subject up close. This is one of my favorites techniques, especially when shooting flowers, insects or products. Make use of the macro mode on your camera to achieve the best results.
Distance of subject
The way we see objects in an image is dependent on the distance it is removed from us and the type of lens used.
More on the Subject of 8-bit Versus 16-bit
This week, I wanted to expand on what I wrote a week ago regarding the benefits of 16-bit as compared to 8-bit editing. Here then are the answers to a few questions that have come up since last week.
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Isolate Your Main Subject
Sometimes a picture just has too many places for the eyes to focus on. On a trip to Canada's Wonderland, I took a picture of the lifeguard watching the children (including mine) having a blast on the water slides.
Most underwater photographers know that if you want good resolution and color, you have to get close to your subject. With a subject as large as a diver, the only way to cover a full body from three feet away or less is with a wide-angle lens.
One of the easiest ways to recognize beginner photography is whenever there's a great distance between the camera and primary subject. The person or object is so far that you can't see any surface details, fine lines and subtle shadows.
You will find that a smaller depth-of-field (and smaller f-stop #) focuses all the attention upon your subject. This is great for taking a picture of your child, your dog, or your husband - subjects stand out against a blurry background.
Subject movement.
For most people the most important aspect of choosing a shutter speed is getting one fast enough to freeze movement.
Subject crisp: stopping power
To stop your subject in mid-motion without blur, you must increase the shutter speed to limit light and compensate by opening the aperture (lowering the f-stop).
Subject: Elizabeth Taylor
Client: Parfums International
Location: Gary Bernstein Studio, Culver City, California
Camera: 35mm SLR
Lens: 85mm
Lighting: Two electronic flash units
Light Control: One silvered reflector ...
SubjectsEdit
Everyday people, colorful objects, and unusual or surreal situations and people are just a few examples of common lomographic subjects.
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Subject/Scene modes: Specific exposure modes available in many digital cameras, which are tailored to suit certain situations. Portrait, landscape, macro etc.
Subjective Contours
Subjective contours demonstrate that form can emerge through the use of depth cues in a two-dimensional array - the observer perceptually "creates" the contours defining a form.
Subject. The person, scene, situation, etc. being photographed. (Tends to be used interchangeably with object.) ...
Subject
A wonderfully vague term that covers: an entire film, the things and people lenses are aimed at, and this author's need for a genderless word to avoid countless "he or she" constructions.
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Subject distance.
Finally, the distance from the lens to the subject also affects depth of field. If you're really close to your subject, such as in macro photography, then depth of field will be shallow.
Subject - choosing a macro subject
Taking great macro underwater photos starts with research. Where can I find good subjects? What dive sites and what depths are they at? Do searches on the internet, ask divers who have been there before.
Subject selection. The first and most important consideration is your subject. What is it that you want to convey in the photograph? What is your subject? What is the mood?
Avoid subjects in low light, at least if you want them to be consistently lit.
Single subject versus full scene
A single subject is easy to meter and open to your creative interpretation. If I photograph a portrait on a very sunny day, or a very dark day, it does not matter.
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Astronomical objects - moon, stars, planets, etc. See astrophotography.
Streets, with or without cars
Abandoned buildings and artificial structures lit only by moonlight
City skylines ...
If your subject were a Pictionary topic, how would you draw it?
Add Value
By now, you should have a couple of good ideas for your minimalist design. You need to make sure that your work complements your concept.
Subjects lighter than middle gray, such as a white china plate, reflect more than 18% of the light falling on them.
Subjective judgement on the difference between densities or luminosities and their degree of separation in the subject.
subjective, non-realistic image. An abstract photograph generally contains a design of patterns or shapes where the identity of a subject is not evident.
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Subject - how to handle the subject and get the most out of the actual situation ...
Subjects' faces should be evenly lighted by the fire.
Credit: Photo: Danny Warren/Shutterstock
The rich and ruddy glow of a campfire can be deeply atmospheric.
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Subject Stabilizers
It doesn't help to have a rock steady camera when the subject is blowing in the wind. When photographing wildflowers, even a very light breeze will sway flowers at the end of long stalks.
Subject mainly illuminated from behind; often causes problems with exposure unless compensation is used.
Banding
The unpleasant effect of graduated colours breaking into large sections of a single colour.
Subjects like these parrot feathers need to be sharp to be effective as a print. Sharpening was done in Photoshop on a separate background copy layer.
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Subject distance means that subjects in front would produce a shallower depth of field.
Focal length also matters e.g. 28mm lens at f/11 produces a greater depth of field than a 50mm lens at the same aperture.
Subject is backlit by brighter sky. Great if you want a sihouette look, but disappointing if you want to see the subject herself.
Subject was illuminated using a combination of gold reflector and fill flash. The result is obviously preferable.
Subject files are preferred by stock agencies and most stock photographers. It works like a library or book store; general sections divided by subject or location.
Subjective Quality Factor. Essentially a lens rating system.
Supplementary Lens.
Generally a simple positive (converging) lens used in front of the camera lens to enable it to focus at close range.
Subject - person or thing photographed.
Subjective photography - interpretive image of the subject, with results influenced by the attitude of the photographer.
Sub-miniature camera - camera using a film format smaller than 35mm.
A subject that is just average at noon in mid summer may look dramatically different in late winter at dawn or sunset. Try to visualize what different lighting and weather conditions may do to each scene or subject you are interested in.
A subject is framed if the photographer is able to include and crop surrounding objects so that the resulting lines and shapes lead to the subject.
A subjective term referring to any compression technique that reduces the file size by removing data of fine enough detail that the eye does not notice.
If subjects are often taken under low light levels, try a range of cameras suited to these conditions. The specification to pay attention to here is the sensitivity (normally given in lux) or the ISO film speed equivalent.
The subject doesn’t have to be literally moving to make this idea work. For example, if a person, an animal, or even a statue is simply looking left or right, the gaze should be directed toward the center of the image.
The subject itself can look quite different viewed from different angles. Photos can be made to take on a whole new dynamic by selecting an extreme angle of view.
The subject is heavily lit from behind which generally causes it to be underexposed.
Banding
An artifact of color gradation where graduated colors are reduced to larger blocks of a single color.
The subject of sports photography is extensive and as with playing sports, the more you practice the better you will be.Put simply, there is no right or wrong way to shoot sports.
Any subject, big or small, personal or public, has the potential to be a photo essay.
Your subject is wearing a hat and the natural light is being blocked, leaving the face in shadow.
There is uneven or mottled light on the subject's face that will look funny in the finished photograph.
Some subjects preferred to let the photographer simply do his usual magic. "The people who were not as tuned in with how to deal with the space, that's when I got involved," Seliger says.
GN = subject distance * f-stop
The max. GN of a flash unit is usually given for ISO 100 film. You can multiply/divide the GN by a factor of 1.4 per f-stop if use a faster/slower film. Based on this formula it is quite easy to calculate the max.
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