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Published on 2012/12/02 by Denis on http://denisgrenier.com This is a book review about Creating Deeper Photographs & More Engaging Experiences with David Duchemin One of the greatest challenges of a photographer is representing a world in three dimensions through a two dimensions medium. I take pictures since more than 30 years now and often my pictures do not work. They do not engage the viewer more than a few seconds. In my pursuit to become a better photographer I am listening to podcasts, reading books and e-books and I went to multiple workshops. Recently I came across “A Deeper Frame” by +David Duchemin. This e-book is a great source of inspiration. Moreover, this book explain concepts skillfully and simply. David covers multiples topics and illustrates concepts about Depth and Perspective with photographs. Using graphical elements over these photographs, these concepts are easier to understand. David tells us in his book: “The more a photograph recreates the illusion of reality as we experience it, the deeper the potential experience, the longer the memory of the image, the greater the possible impact…” In order to help us recreate this illusion of reality, David goes through the following concepts: Depth and Perspective The Frame Cubed The use of different optics Depth of Field Use of Colors Use of Light … and Emotions This book has only 45 pages. It is a fast read and this is welcome. Early on we feel the urge to try these techniques with our own pictures. This is exactly what a good book do. Urge us to experiences by ourself and changing the way we are making pictures. In this picture, I tried to build upon David’s advice about creating a greater engagement. The lines in the rock are heading into the picture and there is clear foreground, middle ground and background in this picture. Buy one picture up to 16 x 20 inches for as low as 35$ And at 5$, this book is cheaper than a magazine and about the price of a Cappucino. I strongly recommend this book from Craft & Vision
Masonry bridge crossing a nice river coming from Jordan Pond in Acadia National Park
Low tide in this early morning show algae resting on the rocks, waiting for the water to come back.
Published on 2012/12/05 by Denis on http://denisgrenier.com Nature Photography is best done far away. Or is it? Often, Nature Photography opportunities are right around the corner. There is no need to go far away to find out peace. Most of the time, only minutes away from heavy traffic congestion, peace is there, waiting for you. Do you know a peaceful place, to do Nature Photography, near your home town? Buy these pictures in a Framed Wooden box in either 10 x 25 or 22 x 55 inches We, passionate landscape photographer, are so lucky. We are always looking to get into these peaceful and amazing places where the sky, land and water blend together in magnificent panorama. When looking at pictures online on 500px.com, Pixoto.com, photoshelter.com or smugmug.com, we are usually dreaming of faraway scene while there is such beauty in our own home city. This picture is from a site only 1 mile from the very congested tunnel leading into Montreal under the St-Laurence River. Before entering this tunnel, heading into Montreal, you go through Charron Island which is part of the 5 small islands in the “National Park of Iles de Boucherville”. 15 minutes away from downtown Montreal this is a little paradise. Even if the highway is just minutes away, we hear nothing but the sound of nature. There is 7 miles of trails on the 5 islands of the park. These trails offers good viewpoint on the St-Lawrence River, the Montreal Island and the South shore. All kinds of wildlife and birds wander in or near these trails. In the summer time, when weather forecast is great for picture-taking, I leave earlier with my backpack and office clothes in the trunk and head to Boucherville’s Islands. Getting there by 04:30 gives me time for Sunrise (05:00) and the golden hour before heading to the office. There are dozens of locations near and in Montreal where peace can greet you in the early morning. So the day before this picture, I looked at the weather forecast. Forecast was partly cloudy which, in my opinion, is perfect for taking picture. Clouds do bring something special and different that is worth it. They often take nice colors before sunrise and can create some drama in the sky after the sunrise. So, on this early morning I was hunting the Sunrise on Boucherville’s Islands, and the Sunrise I caught! What are your favorite’s places near your hometown to do Nature Photography?
Masonry bridge crossing a nice river coming from Jordan Pond in Acadia National Park
Masonry bridge crossing a nice river coming from Jordan Pond in Acadia National Park
Masonry bridge crossing a nice river coming from Jordan Pond in Acadia National Park
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