May 2009
Beginner
255 pages
6h 13m
English
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Chapter 3. ESSENTIALS OF IR COMPOSITION
This chapter covers essential techniques to use to get the best possible IR results. I discuss the compositional differences between IR and color photography and how subject placement can make the difference between average and excellent images.
You will learn how lines, shapes, and patterns add interest to an otherwise ordinary image, and when to use them to bend or break the traditional rules of composition.
I also cover the importance of color in IR photography, and when and how to use it to your advantage. With these tips, you will be able to infuse mood, emotion, and creativity into your IR photography. You will also learn how lens choice and personal style impact your image composition.
Armed with this information, you will be ready to go out and have fun photographing in IR.
HOW IR COMPOSITION DIFFERS FROM COLOR
IR and color photography share the same basic objective — to create a compelling composition that will draw in the viewer, and at the same time, present the photographer's perspective of the world. However, to improve your IR photography, you need to understand the significant differences between them.
You need to take into account how IR light affects your composition and how it alters the way a subject appears within the scene. While color photography can use bright or dramatic color to attract a viewer's attention and add impact, IR relies on, in addition to a great subject, tonality, contrasts, textures, and a surreal element ...
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