Tuesday, 17 January 2012

Photos of randomness.


Which photograph is framed well? Hmm...

 This one! There are several reasons  that it is framed better than the other photo. The focal point of the picture is the man in it, (the visualizer behind him is also interesting). However we will say the man is the focal point, and his whole body is visible. He is even in a triangular shape as to take up the frame in a nicely symmetrical type of way. Although the background is fairly cluttered it does not distract from the central shape/figure in the photo.
This photo is poorly framed. One thing you will notice is that a large amount of boring carpet is featured, and that has a visually displeasing effect. There is also clutter that is not visually pleasing and it leaves you wondering what the picture is supposed to be of. You are probably drawn to the man in the portrait assuming he is intended to be the main focal point, but then are irritated because his eyes are cut off. Clearly this photographer does not know what they are doing. (However it inspired me to do a series of photos in which I intentionally cut off eyes or limbs to see if I could make it look intentional and entertaining).