Activity 1

Activity 1

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Look through assorted photographic websites and observe how many photographers have moved in very close to their subjects. By employing this technique the photographer is said to ‘fill the frame’ and make their photographs more dramatic. Find two examples of how photographers seek simple backgrounds to remove unwanted detail and to help keep the emphasis or ‘focal point’ on the subject. Attach two images you find to your reply to this discussion.

Photo by: Nahom

In this photo by Nahom, the photographer uses a shallow depth of field to keep the focal point on the front-most flower. The photographer blurred out the background, or "excess", to draw complete attention to the subject.

Photo by: Arun Bhat

In this photo by Arun Bhat, the photographer uses a plain background to draw attention to the focal point. This technique of simplicity draws maxim attention to the subject because there is nothing else to focus on.