Published on 2012/12/08 by Denis on http://denisgrenier.com

Do you want more creativity in your photography?

Composition might be of great help.  There are multiple composition rules that you can use or break that would increase your creativity.  Creativity is the cornerstone of getting noticed and remembered.

In this picture I used multiple composition rules to make this picture more engaging to the viewer. Let’s review together the rules used and how they help to the picture:


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Leading lines; the river bank on both side are creating curved lines that are leading in the upper right quadrant of the picture.
Perspective; the river is getting narrower as we look further and this help define more clearly the third dimension.
Reflection: Reflection in water always brings value.  Water help defined the horizon line and we understand that reflection is at angle of 90 degrees with its source.  Further helping recreate the third dimension.
Rules of third: The River is flowing from the lower right through the upper left than the upper right.  These three points are more or less on the thirds of the picture, both horizontally and vertically.
We could also consider the value of the cool color (blue of the sky reflected in the river) being framed by warm color (yellow of the weeds on each side of the river).

This photograph is a good example of creatively using multiple composition rules to enhance an ordinary landscape subject.  Creative Photography is about using various means to enhance an ordinary subject and create a good picture.

Since most of us will be facing ordinary subject far more often than stunning one, practicing creative photography will enhance most photographs that we take.  And should you be facing a stunning subject, Creative Photography will get you the most out of it.

Will you try creative photography using composition on your next opportunity?
Published on 2012/12/10 by Denis on http://denisgrenier.com

What is Creative Photography?
Creative Photography is all about making an ordinary subject, stunning or interesting.  Engaging your viewer in the photograph having the viewer, wonder, ask questions and exploring.

Creative photography supported by Nik Software Viveza

This is a great subject.  Does Creative Photography can still help this subject?


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I took this picture on the Island of Maui.  I used a Canon 7D with a focal length of 82mm that is the equivalent of 135mm.  I was at a good distance up on a hill when I took this picture.

Because of the enclave situation of this waterfall and pound at the base of it, the water in the pound looked green on the original picture.  This is not the color we are expecting for water.  Water is usually reflecting the sky and not the surrounding vegetation.

Since blue water was more appealing to me and to potential viewer I used Viveza, from Nik Software to alter the color of water.

Nik Software Control point technology is fantastic for selecting exactly what you want without affecting the surrounding area when altering a picture.  Using Viveza I was able to restore the water to the blue color that we expect when looking at a scene like this.

Placing the pond in the middle of the picture is intentional.  I want to show how the pond is isolated and lost in the jungle.

Even great subject benefit from Creative Photography.  Do you think creatively when making photographs or are you just taking pictures?
Beautiful young woman suffering from the mental illness of depression
Beautiful young woman suffering from the mental illness of depression
Snow White And The Hundred Trees
Very sad woman sits on a floor
Loneliness by dioneanu

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wintertime in the Netherlands
wintertime in the Netherlands
Published on 2012/12/08 by Denis on http://denisgrenier.com

Do you want more creativity in your photography?

Composition might be of great help. There are multiple composition rules that you can use or break that would increase your creativity. Creativity is the cornerstone of getting noticed and remembered.

In this picture I used multiple composition rules to make this picture more engaging to the viewer. Let’s review together the rules used and how they help to the picture:


Hang this picture on your wall for less than 35$! Click to buy!


Leading lines; the river bank on both side are creating curved lines that are leading in the upper right quadrant of the picture.
Perspective; the river is getting narrower as we look further and this help define more clearly the third dimension.
Reflection: Reflection in water always brings value. Water help defined the horizon line and we understand that reflection is at angle of 90 degrees with its source. Further helping recreate the third dimension.
Rules of third: The River is flowing from the lower right through the upper left than the upper right. These three points are more or less on the thirds of the picture, both horizontally and vertically.
We could also consider the value of the cool color (blue of the sky reflected in the river) being framed by warm color (yellow of the weeds on each side of the river).

This photograph is a good example of creatively using multiple composition rules to enhance an ordinary landscape subject. Creative Photography is about using various means to enhance an ordinary subject and create a good picture.

Since most of us will be facing ordinary subject far more often than stunning one, practicing creative photography will enhance most photographs that we take. And should you be facing a stunning subject, Creative Photography will get you the most out of it.

Will you try creative photography using composition on your next opportunity?
Published on 2012/12/08 by Denis on http://denisgrenier.com

Do you want more creativity in your photography?

Composition might be of great help.  There are multiple composition rules that you can use or break that would increase your creativity.  Creativity is the cornerstone of getting noticed and remembered.

In this picture I used multiple composition rules to make this picture more engaging to the viewer. Let’s review together the rules used and how they help to the picture:


Hang this picture on your wall for less than 35$! Click to buy!
 

Leading lines; the river bank on both side are creating curved lines that are leading in the upper right quadrant of the picture.
Perspective; the river is getting narrower as we look further and this help define more clearly the third dimension.
Reflection: Reflection in water always brings value.  Water help defined the horizon line and we understand that reflection is at angle of 90 degrees with its source.  Further helping recreate the third dimension.
Rules of third: The River is flowing from the lower right through the upper left than the upper right.  These three points are more or less on the thirds of the picture, both horizontally and vertically.
We could also consider the value of the cool color (blue of the sky reflected in the river) being framed by warm color (yellow of the weeds on each side of the river).

This photograph is a good example of creatively using multiple composition rules to enhance an ordinary landscape subject.  Creative Photography is about using various means to enhance an ordinary subject and create a good picture.

Since most of us will be facing ordinary subject far more often than stunning one, practicing creative photography will enhance most photographs that we take.  And should you be facing a stunning subject, Creative Photography will get you the most out of it.

Will you try creative photography using composition on your next opportunity?
Published on 2012/12/08 by Denis on http://denisgrenier.com

Do you want more creativity in your photography?

Composition might be of great help. There are multiple composition rules that you can use or break that would increase your creativity. Creativity is the cornerstone of getting noticed and remembered.

In this picture I used multiple composition rules to make this picture more engaging to the viewer. Let’s review together the rules used and how they help to the picture:


Hang this picture on your wall for less than 35$! Click to buy!


Leading lines; the river bank on both side are creating curved lines that are leading in the upper right quadrant of the picture.
Perspective; the river is getting narrower as we look further and this help define more clearly the third dimension.
Reflection: Reflection in water always brings value. Water help defined the horizon line and we understand that reflection is at angle of 90 degrees with its source. Further helping recreate the third dimension.
Rules of third: The River is flowing from the lower right through the upper left than the upper right. These three points are more or less on the thirds of the picture, both horizontally and vertically.
We could also consider the value of the cool color (blue of the sky reflected in the river) being framed by warm color (yellow of the weeds on each side of the river).

This photograph is a good example of creatively using multiple composition rules to enhance an ordinary landscape subject. Creative Photography is about using various means to enhance an ordinary subject and create a good picture.

Since most of us will be facing ordinary subject far more often than stunning one, practicing creative photography will enhance most photographs that we take. And should you be facing a stunning subject, Creative Photography will get you the most out of it.

Will you try creative photography using composition on your next opportunity?
See photo in original gallery.