All the Series of Four posts – Page 3

Series of Four #3 – The four stages of Greed

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NOTE: I took this Blog down because on reflection I thought it was a bit frivolous and I never usually manipulate my images with Photoshop but a couple of people who had already seen it said I should put it back – so here it is ….

This is the third Blog in the Series of Four series. Each blog focuses on a different aspect of photography, either technical or creative. To see the full set of “Series of Four” blogs, click here.

The Four Stages of Greed

Greed has a way of becoming part of you – distorting you – making you into a different thing. [I have been having some fun with Photoshop which I generally do not use often. A bit corny really, but it is interesting how something as ordinary as a hand can become creepy …]

The Growth of Greed

Apparently Greed started growing in a secluded woodlands setting in England many centuries ago and was exported to Africa during the early colonial period where it has taken root as an invasive alien species, mixing with local varieties of greed and proliferating rapidly. Imported and local varieties can now be found all over the world.

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Series of Four # 2 – Horizons in Black & White

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This is the second Blog in the Series of Four series. Each blog focuses on a different aspect of photography, either technical or creative. To see the full set of “Series of Four” blogs, click here.

Horizons in Black & White

Horizons make powerful compositions with an emphasis on depth. Using monochrome emphasises the drama of the images which, in these beach scenes, highlights the sky and clouds. A line of poles or a tidal beacon adds interest.

All the shots were taken at Wittering on the Sussex coast in England.

Series of Four #1 – Symmetry in Composition

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This is the first Blog I will be putting up on a Series of Four images. Each blog will focus on a different aspect of photography, either technical or creative. This first series is on symmetry in composition. To see the full set of “Series of Four” blogs, click here.

Symmetry in Composition

Using symmetry in composition is very powerful but needs to be used sparingly and with care. Here are four images taken in very different situations but all of which use symmetry as their main compositional strength. Vertical symmetry usually brings a sense of calm and balance to an image.

The images are (clockwise from top left):

An historic home in Florida, USA;
St David’s Cathedral, Wales;
A construction site, South London;
A holiday cottage in Devon, England