Composing an image consists of organizing the elements that make it up so that the result is a harmonious, balanced and aesthetically attractive set. You already know some tools to improve the composition of your photographs . Today I will tell you about a very powerful and easy to handle perspective. The real world is three-dimensional and our eyes see it that way because, being located in different positions, each one picks up a slightly different image of the reality in front of them in their retinas. With these small differences the brain calculates the distance at which the elements are. The calculation of the distances is what places the visualized objects in the three-dimensional space, obtaining a sense of depth or volume. Photography, unlike the real world, is an art of only two dimensions. Even so, we perceive depth in the images. Why does this happen? Well, it happens thanks to the perspective, or what is the same, the visual illusion perceived by the observer and that helps him determine the depth and location of objects at different distances. Through this technique, in art and photography a three-dimensional world is projected on a two-dimensional surface. How do you get it? Controlling the variation of the size of the objects or subjects of the image, superimposing them and placing the ones that are closest and the ones that are farthest lower. If you learn to master this technique, you will have a powerful composition tool that will help you achieve really attractive images. If you want to know how, read on, with some basic concepts and some examples, you will learn what is necessary to look through the viewfinder of your camera with another "perspective" .
TYPES OF PERSPECTIVE
The important thing is to know the different types of perspective that exist and that you can apply to your photographs, which is what really interests us. Linear perspective This is a form of perspective geometry in which parallel lines are represented as converging at a point, known as the vanishing point, thus causing the illusion of depth and distance.- With a wide angle : these objectives increase the depth and exaggerate the perspectives. Look at this example.
Image taken with a wide angle - With the angle of shooting: depending on the angle from which we shoot, the perspective will be enhanced or quite the opposite, we will eliminate the feeling of depth. With the angle chopped and contrapicado you will increase the depth and with the nadir, zenithal or at the same level of the subject, the feeling of depth will be reduced resulting in a flatter image. If you do not know these angles, do not worry, in the following images I explain each one with an example and you will understand it better.
- By the size of the objects: large objects are interpreted as close while small ones are understood as distant. If you play with this effect you can achieve results like this. At first glance they look like two figures of the same size shaking hands, but this is not the case. The doll is placed in the foreground, while the girl is much further, so she looks smaller, matching the size of the doll.
Carlos Hernandez - By the position of the objects: if an object covers another it is because it is in front. If they are not covered it can give the impression of being in the same plane, instead of one in front and the other behind.
HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF PERSPECTIVE?
1. Use different objectives to play with depth of field . For example, to photograph a landscape you are interested in the feeling of depth being as large as possible, for this use a small aperture, or what is the same a high f number. To photograph people, buildings or larger objects, especially if it is at the same level, better do the opposite, a small depth of field will blur the background making it seem farther away. 2. To achieve better images using forced perspective, I recommend that you use a small aperture (a high f number) so that all objects come out equally focused. Plan the scene well and take the time to achieve an image as perfect as possible. Most likely, you have to make several shots until you get the desired effect. And a trick , firing from a point of view as low as possible, you will make the foreground objects appear much larger.A GREAT TOOL IN A SMALL SPACE
Well, you already have a new tool that takes up no space in your backpack and weighs even less. However, it is a very powerful tool when composing your photographs. And best of all, you don't even need to leave home to practice! You can start right now, at home, yes, yes, don't you believe me? Try to put someone in your family into a cup of coffee or a shoe, look out the window and look down (or up) through the viewfinder of the camera. Do tests and more tests, you know that practicing is how you really learn. Come on! What are you waiting for? Ah! One thing before launching, if you like "you" you help us to continue writing and if you share it you will also help others to change their "perspective". Thank you and see you soon!