EOS 5D Mark III (shot #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #10) Leica V-Lux Typ 114 (shot #8, #9, #11, #12, and #13) – EXIF equivalent to 35mm full-frame EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
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From dynamism through zoom burst to adding the third dimension to your frame, this post takes you to the crux of photography.
The Story
A photographer friend of mine used to say often, ‘You can see a photographer’s mastery over his craft in a single shot. Ask him to shoot a white egg against a white wall!’. Humans view a scene using two eyes. And courtesy the parallax principle, this two-eyed vision gives them the sense of the third dimension – Depth. With no perception of depth, a photograph lacks appeal for the viewer.
Shot #1: An example of white on white with a perceivable third dimension – An arch leaning over a wall.
The Challenge
A photograph is two-dimensional. It only has a width and height. How do we add the elusive third dimension to the photo with a single-eyed device – the camera? It is a challenge every photographer faces.
The Tools
Photographers have an armoury of tools to add depth to their images. Here are a few tools (and it is not a comprehensive list):
It is a powerful tool to establish near and far objects.
Shot #6: Through the arch. ISO 100; Focal Length 38mm; Aperture f/4; Shutter Speed 1/3200Shot #7: Foreground beach umbrellas help create a frame. ISO 100; Focal Length 17mm; Aperture f/4; Shutter Speed 1/1250
Bokeh, blurring, or selective focus
It creates a distinct impression of foreground, mid-ground, and background.
Shot #8: Leaves in the foreground and background are blurred to establish the position of the butterfly. ISO 800; Focal Length 394mm; Aperture f/11; Shutter Speed 1/1600Shot #9: Foreground in focus. ISO 800; Focal Length 40mm; Aperture f/9; Shutter Speed 1/20
It is the strongest tool and is the basis of photography. You can create a subtle or strong depth perception through this tool. In fact, this is the way to go if you want to shoot a white egg against a white background (See shot #1).
Shot #12: Light and shade make the sculpted figures come alive. ISO 125; Focal Length 212mm; Aperture f/12; Shutter Speed 1/1250Shot #13: Each figure is well-defined thanks to the light and shade. ISO 125; Focal Length 108mm; Aperture f/12; Shutter Speed 1/800
Here are the tools to create masterpieces. Help yourself become a Master!
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