In Episode 4 of my “Instant Inspirations” I talked about Juxtaposition, a great compositional element to add interest to photographs.
There are a few opposites also in this image from the streets of Nuremberg. Old vs young, big vs small, sitting vs standing, real vs virtual, smiling vs seriousness.
Then you have multiple layers in this photo as well. The man in the foreground, the dressing dummies in the middle and the wall posters of the smiling children above and behind as background.
How many opposites can you put in an image? I would love to see your results, post links in the comment section.
Shot taken with my Olympus PEN-F and the mZuiko 14-150mm F/4-5.6. Image specs 1/160 sec @ f/8 and ISO 1000. It was already late in the afternoon and a bit dark, hence I had to increase the ISO to get the necessary depth of field with ab f/8 aperture and the higher shutter speed to ensure sharpness of the man.
RAW conversion in Lightroom CC.
Have a great Tuesday!
Marcus
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Instant Inspiration (4) – Juxtaposition
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I love opposites in general, in photography even more. Yours packs all sorts of things. Here are some of mine – even though in some cases it was stretching it. 😀 https://manjameximovie.wordpress.com/2016/07/05/wpc-oppo-sites/
You have really great opposites as well, love your post!
Thank you, Marcus! 🙂 I’m glad you asked for the link or I wouldn’t dare to add it.
Always welcome to add links, Manja! Marcus
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Wow, Tishya, that looks very yummy! But I shouldn’t have looked, as I’m about to board a 4 and half hour flight whithout any meal service 😉 I’m already hungry! Marcus
Have a safe flight! 😄
Thanks 😊🙏
This juxtaposition definitely adds elements of interest! Thanks for the tip.
You are welcome, Amy, thanks for the feedback! Marcus
Awesome one.
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I really liked the theme for this photo series, Marcus! and your pictures are always spot on.
Cheryl
Thanks, Cheryl, your kind words are always highly appreciated! Marcus
Nice. It is always fun to use fake faces and real faces in the same scene. You have three layers of action here.
Thanks, Jeff, appreciate your comment! Marcus