"Framing"


Description:

Compose your subject so that it is "framed" on at least two sides with either foreground or background elements.


Notes:

'Two sides'; top and bottom ... left and right-hand sides. Or, some visually pleasing combination of either.



p.s. Since 'spring' is thrice represented ... thus far ... the framing concept/idea/topic ... still allows for submission of 'spring-like' imagery. 'Cept ... in my humble opinion, of course ... ups the ante on the creativity aspect and the challenge/contest itself.

p.p.s. Fractologists? Investigate the appropriate variations. They do exist and will create 'framing' elements/facets within your flame.

p.p.p.s. Tip of the hat to dpchallenge.com for the idea.

Hmmm, I like the idea of framing ... and I am up for a challenge that will work towards that of improving my compositional skills, think I will change my vote ...

'You already voted for framing.'

Oh, silly moi.

:oP

Did I mention that D(.epth) O(.f) F(.ield) could become an important element for photographers of this contest/challenge?

'You did now.'

Right, ok then. So, going past the cursory look of the concept ... this one does indeed look like it might be a challenge. Count me in ...

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Wellll ... what are yous waiting for? Cast your vote. :o)

Did I make mention that spring is not occurring everywhere?

Therefore, in an effort not to be selfish and inconsiderate to those members in the Southern Hemisphere ... I..chose..

Framing!!

YaY!! ... for community-mindedness!!

Excellent topic, Les! I'm up for the challenge. Should allow for some interesting creativity & composition ... so then "Framing" has my vote.

Methinks Les has gone over the edge or perhaps he is being framed.

Because I put up the stained glass and it could give me a rest (unless Sunday I were to go to a different church with interesting stained glass), I will not change my vote but I will draw everybody's attention to the fact that all topics mentioned prior to Les' fav could easily be included in 'Framing!' :o)

Edit: I was the last one in SG so I was able to move my vote! :o)

I was going to go with "Green", but after reading Les' description, I believe "Framing" is more of a challenge. "Framing" has my vote.

I agree on the framing. Spring would be nice except I am in Minnesota in which spring hasn't quite yet sprung.

ooOOooOOoo .. ooOOooOOoo

Looks like we have another horse race in the works on this poll! "Framing" versus ... "Evil"!

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I meant, "Spring" ... spring ...

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/\ It's a joke, it's a joke. :oP

My vote is "Framing".

mmmm, well I really like spring,.. then again I also like framing.. but which is better?..

There's only one way to find out!!!

I would like to see spring..Framing you can do anytime..Spring comes but once a year..

But spring not comes to everywhere...

Spring is OK for photographers, but lets have a competition that allows CGI and Fractals as well.

Yes I agree with Biffobear!! Sping would be a much better subject!!

Maybe!! But, you could still do spring within the context of framing and open the contest up to more members!!

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Why are we yelling!!

Don't know!!

:oP

Considering when we have Spring in parts North of the Equator, it is Winter in the South of the Equator, it doesn't seem quite fair to choose Spring. SO I will choose framing, at least that way we will get all sorts of new ideas. Verena

I have to go with framing!! ;-)

tis true, in fact we only have two season where I live - Summer and Winter (which is approaching) - so when the Four Seasons group decided to open up a resort here it caused lots of confusion with the locals :-)

I wasn't going to do this ... however, to get some creative energies flowing (I hope) and enthusiasm for 'framing' as a topic/theme/challenge what follows below is presented in a three-step flow.


This first part addresses the 'why' behind making use of framing as a compositional technique/element. Easy to understand and very concise:

Framing: Photography Composition Technique.


In this second part ... and I caution the readers here as kind of a 'spoiler alert', examples of framed imagery abound on the linked page to follow.

If you don't need inspiration, the concept is not lost on you ... don't look further.

As some are ... simply put ... stunning images. And ones that I think anyone would be proud to have in their portfolio:

Frame Your Images.


Lastly, kicking things up one more creative notch, another take on the use of framing (literally, in some examples):

Creative Composition: Finding Framing.



/\ Why did I post this stuff?

If you are a beginner to the arts, believe the information imparted will be of benefit to you.

If you find yourself stagnating and are kind of meandering around your creative pursuits ... there is some inspiration to be found in the above links. Use/view at your own discretion.

Inasmuch as the information proffered above is 'photographically-centric' ... I do believe one can extrapolate on the points made and still find some value contained therein.

For the fractologists ...


A very good example of framing used/employed in the creation of a fractal.

Specifically, created in Apophysis; one of the fractal generating programs/software (freeware, by the way):

"Concentrate" by hisownself, Sir Nigel of Inglis. :o)


Serendipitously, went looking for some examples ... lo and behold ... on the first page I viewed. Lots more out there, as well. Lots.

Something tells me ,correct me if I'm wrong, that Les wants framing to be he topic for this contest! I have to agree....it does present a challenge, including if you can find a natural frame in the image that your taking. Spring is a great topic but with framing you can take 'spring' and just make it better. I think the sky is the limit for Framing!

I try to be subtle.

Emphasis on the words ... 'try' ... and not so much on ... 'subtle'.

:oP

Framing is a challenging topic. ;) But I'd love spring too. :)

Yep I think Framing will be good ... It's a good challenging topic...

children at play, pets et al = bad idea fully opens up the can of worms of uploading snapshots as contest entries which already trickles through as it is.

Hmm :(
Nothing really grabs my interest in that selection..well some do but not enough to vote as they clearly won't be in the running.

Coming down to the wire now ... what will it be?

'Framing'? Or, 'Spring'?

'Good'? Or, 'Evil'?

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/\ It's another joke, it's another joke.

:oP

Eighty-eight (88) votes cast, as of this writing.

Nice.


Participation should be good good, either ... way. :o)

I like light and dark but Les is right and light and dark will work with framing very well.
so count 1 more vote for framing

Well, I don't like to count my chickens before they hatch ... 'cause ... mainly, I don't have any chickens.


T-minus ... something something ... and counting ...

Would someone PLEASE duct tape his fingers together?!

To the guy without chickens, as his mind 'springs' into action with more suggestions and guidelines than coops have chickens (a takeoff from 'carters has pills' :):):) -- just what is his frame of mind concerning the current contest anyway??:):) Tick got it right with his comment I believe:):) Hey Les, is that you above hovering and listening?:) All spring and chicken jokes aside, framing is good for me:) Count me in--as in count your chickens before they hatch.......oh never mind:):)

One, two, three.. ... pardon, didn't catch that last part?

Sorry, I was counting the number of painted Easter Eggs I am working on ... almost there.

And I must say they do look ... spring-like, in their colourations ... would be great if I got a framed photo of them ...

:oD

I give up!!! I vote on none of the above. Its not easy creating fractals as it is without it being a certain type. You just start with something and it ends up something!!! So there!...lol

But ... but ... but, 'framing' is possible with fractals.

(*points above to example*)

Let alone the fact that Grand Julians practically define the term. And then there's ...

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You..can..do..it.

Besides, the contest has only just begun. Got lots of time. I have faith in your creativity, Joanie. :o)

Annnnd ... as mentioned some variations work quite well in this regard. I'll leave discovering which of the actual variations as an exercise for the fractologists. ;o)


I must say, though ... kind of surprised that 'framing' won out. Who'da thunk it?


>:oD

You should work on political campaigns Les.

Political campaigns?

Now that, was a low blow.

:oP

(*views the contest galleries to date, while humming along to Tina Turner's "Simply the Best" ...*)

isn't listening to Tina but is quite surprised that at least some of the entries this time actually conform to the contest subject description ;-)

Less surprised by the repetitive nature of the topics in the poll list :-(

Les.......I think you definitely need another cookie break (!-LOL)

Cookies & Muffins?

Where is this sacred place???


:oP

I'm hoping for a new poll soon. I'd like to see Patterns of Nature be given a try. I've seen such beautiful patterns made by the rain, the wind, beach grasses and many more. I hope others might agree on this. It's a bit different. Thx. Verena

New polls start with the finish of the previous contest, Verena. So ...


(*looks up to see how much time is remaining for the current contest; "Framing")

"Accepting entries until 17/04/10 20:15 ( 3 days )"

As of this writing here, three (3) days till a new poll. Check back and add your option to be voted on then. :o)