Near and Far: The photo challenge guest host this week is Brian Cooney.
This … challenge is meant to inspire play with perspective, which can give sweeping images of beautiful locations more oomph and power. Perspective is what makes a flat two-dimensional image, such as a photograph, appear like it is three-dimensional. To create this effect, you can use features like diagonal lines, which converge within the frame and literally suck in the viewer.
Here’s my interpretation of this week’s challenge:
Photography Tips from Brian Cooney:
- In this image of Tra Bui in County Sligo, Ireland, the rocks in the foreground and the lines in the water on the right guide your eyes to the center of the picture. Here, I use a small aperture (f 16), which creates good depth of field and a sharp focus from the foreground and into the distance. For this shot, I also hunkered down low on the ground with my camera on a tripod. I like to shoot from a low viewpoint, as this makes the convergence greater.
- In landscape photography, keep the horizon level: a tilting horizon can be disconcerting to the eye. When I shoot, I use a small spirit level that slots into the camera hot shoe, where my flash is normally mounted, to confirm that I have my horizon level. If you don’t manage to get the horizon level, you can crop and straighten your image on your computer later.
- Also, when photographing landscapes, it is generally better to shoot when the light is softer—early morning or evening light. Cloudy days are great, too, because the light stays soft all day.
Other Interpretations of this week’s challenge:
38 comments
18 September 2012 at 4:39 pm
Naomi Baltuck
Very beautiful. I love Ireland.
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18 September 2012 at 7:09 pm
Cheryl
I love Ireland too … have been there twice in the past few years.
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18 September 2012 at 8:18 pm
Naomi Baltuck
Wow! Where did you go?
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18 September 2012 at 10:29 pm
Cheryl
Two weeks on the north-east coast the first time, starting out in Belfast. Two weeks the second time, starting out in Dublin and covering the south east. I still have all of the west coast and central Ireland to travel. How about you?
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14 September 2012 at 3:58 pm
Heart To Harp
I like how the darker trees draw my eyes to the far shore where the water narrows. And the light and color reflected in the water are so beautiful. Such a gorgeous shot!
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14 September 2012 at 5:11 pm
Cheryl
Nature is astounding, isn’t it, Janet. All the right ‘bits’ came together and I had camera in hand. Lucky me.
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10 September 2012 at 9:10 am
imexcited
PING!
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10 September 2012 at 9:31 am
Cheryl
Can’t believe how crisp the shot is taken from a moving car! Thank you for the mention.
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10 September 2012 at 2:46 pm
imexcited
I love your entry, beautiful! It was my pleasure to mention it. Thanks!
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8 September 2012 at 10:57 pm
Practicing Simplicity
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8 September 2012 at 11:34 pm
Cheryl
I appreciate the mention. Thanks for stopping by.
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8 September 2012 at 2:23 pm
amatulhafeez's blog
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8 September 2012 at 4:40 pm
Cheryl
The tweaked version really makes the cloud formation stand out! Thanks for the mention.
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8 September 2012 at 1:22 pm
Hurtled to 60 and Now Beyond…
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8 September 2012 at 4:36 pm
Cheryl
It’s a tough decision, but Palace at Fontainebleau is my fav. I appreciate the mention!
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8 September 2012 at 1:11 pm
Project 365 Challenge in 2012
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8 September 2012 at 4:32 pm
Cheryl
Thanks for the ping!
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8 September 2012 at 11:01 am
Mike Hardisty Photography
PING!
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8 September 2012 at 4:31 pm
Cheryl
Mike – Thanks for the pingback.
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8 September 2012 at 4:28 am
Flickr Comments
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8 September 2012 at 5:46 am
Cheryl
Thanks for the pingback!
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8 September 2012 at 12:28 am
All that I am, all that I ever was
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8 September 2012 at 5:46 am
Cheryl
I spent a short holiday in your homeland and have some understanding of how you feel. Thanks for the mention.
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7 September 2012 at 9:38 pm
Carra Design
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7 September 2012 at 9:48 pm
Cheryl
Lembongan … a great photo to meet the challenge this week! Thanks for the pingback.
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7 September 2012 at 8:35 pm
a hectic life
PING!
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7 September 2012 at 9:45 pm
Cheryl
Thanks for mentioning me on your post!
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7 September 2012 at 7:59 pm
Myra GB
Oh wow, this looks great. Gives a sense of peace.
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7 September 2012 at 9:44 pm
Cheryl
Thanks, Myra. Your blog is fascinating … following!
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7 September 2012 at 4:17 pm
Stories of My Wandering Feet (& Mind)
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7 September 2012 at 4:50 pm
Cheryl
Thanks for the mention – glad you stopped by!
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7 September 2012 at 4:13 pm
Gilly Gee
Gorgeous!
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7 September 2012 at 4:24 pm
Cheryl
Thanks, Gilly!
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7 September 2012 at 1:58 pm
Footprints In The Sand
Tones, subtones, reflections… Really astonishing photo!
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7 September 2012 at 2:48 pm
Cheryl
Thanks … nature at it’s most spectacular.
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7 September 2012 at 1:42 pm
crpeterson
Beautiful!
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7 September 2012 at 2:47 pm
Cheryl
Thank you! I’ll have to check out Topsail Island on my next road trip south!
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14 September 2012 at 4:00 pm
Heart To Harp
You’ll like it. It’s one of my favorite NC beaches.
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