World Image Issue 32 May 2016

While we often dislike the weather, it
can play an important part in the
construction of a photograph.
A right sort of cloud cover in the sky,
coupled with the angle and foreground
contrast, and of course the careful
framing of the scene, creates a dramatic
greyscale image
When viewed in colour these ‘chocolate
box’ or ‘jigsaw puzzle’ images are still
powerful, but the tonal quality of the
greyscale lends the drama.
Home by Alan Griffiths
Reflection plays a part in most images, whether it is in a river or puddle,
or even a vehicle windscreen.
We have two different examples of
how reflections can be used in
Durham Massey and the power
station.
Another point of interest is raised by
these last three images, is that the
buildings, while the main subject,
do not need to fill the frame.
The area around the main subject is
often as important as the subject
itself. It puts the building in context
and can often provide the visual
story that goes with it.
Power Station by Alan Griffiths
Dunham Massey by Alan Griffiths
The lighting plays an important part
in any picture, architecture is no
different.
We can change the depth of colour, and even invert it during post
processing. Most packages have the means to change almost anything, but
how valid the end result is down to you and the care you take. Sometimes,
the natural lighting works in your favour by creating the desired effect
when the picture is taken.
What ever the style you adopt in the picture, it is worth remembering that
different subjects work in different ways and by experimenting with the
different styles you will get the image that stands out from the crowd.
Gordon
The Empire Great Yarmouth
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