I don't know even who the judges are (no offense intended ), but better to make sure - I think
Our judges this round are listed on the first post of this thread.
What are you being sure of? An obvious interpretation, or one that pushes you to try something you haven't tried before? Still up to you.
Our judges this round are listed on the first post of this thread.
What are you being sure of? An obvious interpretation, or one that pushes you to try something you haven't tried before? Still up to you.
I know Sean where to find the judges - I just haven't checked.
Anyway, regardless of who is judging, now that the question has been asked and answered,
the danger of being misjudged, has been minimized.
* When I said "I know this ", if fact I thought I knew your preference regarding the interpretation of the theme.
Maybe this example will make more sense?
I am getting the feeling that the idea behind using the golden spiral as a basis for composition within your images is a bit hard to grasp. Here are two images that I have entered in past challenges that have a strong spiral flow.
There are no obvious spirals in the image, yet without the overlay I have provided when you look at the images you have a sense of flow and balance that your subconsciousness will latch onto.
a few more...
Just in case you looked at the last two and said to yourself.... "Yes but those are composites so the composition is easier to control" - Here are some spiral compositions that are composed in camera.
Oh and don't forget you can shoot S-Curves this round too if you want.
I am getting the feeling that the idea behind using the golden spiral as a basis for composition within your images is a bit hard to grasp. Here are two images that I have entered in past challenges that have a strong spiral flow.
Great examples, thanks Sean. The spirals are perfect in those images... do you have just the spiral you can post so I can overlay it on my images
Forgive me for being a complete dunce on the golden spiral thing, I know I can shoot an "S" if I want but I want to try to understand this Spiral.
What is the spiral doing? Is the intention to have elements of the photo within the boundaries of the spiral or is the intention to use the shape of the spiral to "lead" the eye to a point of focus you want the viewer to see.
And, yes I understand the spiral is not an actual part of the photograph nor is it the intention to put a spiral "on" the photo.
Now for "designing the composition", how does one go about that?
I mean the 1/3 thing is easy enough, especially with todays cameras. I have never seen a "spiral" setting on mine. .
It appears that the goal is to kind of lead the spiral from one corner, to to the side, side, side then into the spiral interior where you want to viewer to focus their attention. How does someone set that up?
Again sorry for the silly questions, I am just trying to partake in the challenges. I have done the 2 since I signed up here and had real fun. This one has a new guy like me stumped and I don't want to take MY easy way out and do an "S" I want to challenge myself and LEARN something new.
Now for "designing the composition", how does one go about that?
I just visualize it in my head when shooting. It probably takes some practice but if you are always thinking about balance and flow in your compositions it eventually becomes second nature.
BinaryFX was kind enough to post a black and a white version of the golden spiral that can be used as a guide here
Just as a tip, I measured my screen on my camera and printed out a small golden spiral i cut out and can carry with me to compare to the screen. I'd imagine it would work even better on a transparency.
Even if people find it tricky, it's still a very valuable lesson to learn. And Sean's right, I think, in that it can become second nature to compose Golden Spirally (that's my new phrase for the day) with your mind's eye....what helps is that so many organic elements follow the rule in the first place.
I just visualize it in my head when shooting. It probably takes some practice but if you are always thinking about balance and flow in your compositions it eventually becomes second nature.
BinaryFX was kind enough to post a black and a white version of the golden spiral that can be used as a guide here
Thanks for the positive vibes Tatiana!
There is an option for the golden spiral (and others) in the "Crop Guide Overlay" in Lightroom2,
but this tool posted by BinaryFX is a marvel - it works like a charm!!!
There is an option for the golden spiral (and others) in the "Crop Guide Overlay" in Lightroom2,
but this tool posted by BinaryFX is a marvel - it works like a charm!!!
Thank you so much
Just another reason I love these challenges. I learned something new!!
Oh and don't forget you can shoot S-Curves this round too if you want.
As soon as I looked it up and saw the overlay I got the idea... That I can get... the math involved is foreign to me, .
Just having something new to look for is fun... I've done S curves.
As a tool to help in the evaluation/cropping of your images in Photoshop, linked are two PDF files in a .zip archive.
Use the File/Place command to bring the black or white golden spiral into Photoshop to use as a template. The file is vector and can be resized as you like. The place command will bring this in as a Smart Object layer in later versions of Photoshop.
Another golden spiral resource
I came across some software this AM, downloaded it, tried it. Great features, not expensive to purchase. (around $15) You can evaluate it without buying for 30 days (full featured). Mac users are out of luck on this one. here is the link
Tammy~
"In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun..." Mary Poppins
I am getting the feeling that the idea behind using the golden spiral as a basis for composition within your images is a bit hard to grasp. Here are two images that I have entered in past challenges that have a strong spiral flow.
There are no obvious spirals in the image, yet without the overlay I have provided when you look at the images you have a sense of flow and balance that your subconsciousness will latch onto.
Clear as mud now I'm sure
Sean,
You can have more than one spiral in an image. The second image, man with blue coat: the spiral will end up at his face drawing the other sprals in there respective crop boxes. And there are spirals at his hands also.
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I don't know even who the judges are (no offense intended
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Our judges this round are listed on the first post of this thread.
What are you being sure of? An obvious interpretation, or one that pushes you to try something you haven't tried before? Still up to you.
I know Sean where to find the judges - I just haven't checked.
Anyway, regardless of who is judging, now that the question has been asked and answered,
the danger of being misjudged, has been minimized.
* When I said "I know this
TravelwaysPhotos.com ...... Facebook
VegasGreatAttractions.com
Travelways.com
I am getting the feeling that the idea behind using the golden spiral as a basis for composition within your images is a bit hard to grasp. Here are two images that I have entered in past challenges that have a strong spiral flow.
There are no obvious spirals in the image, yet without the overlay I have provided when you look at the images you have a sense of flow and balance that your subconsciousness will latch onto.
Clear as mud now I'm sure
Just in case you looked at the last two and said to yourself.... "Yes but those are composites so the composition is easier to control" - Here are some spiral compositions that are composed in camera.
Oh and don't forget you can shoot S-Curves this round too if you want.
TravelwaysPhotos.com ...... Facebook
VegasGreatAttractions.com
Travelways.com
Great examples, thanks Sean. The spirals are perfect in those images... do you have just the spiral you can post so I can overlay it on my images
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I think the judges will need to have one :smooch
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What is the spiral doing? Is the intention to have elements of the photo within the boundaries of the spiral or is the intention to use the shape of the spiral to "lead" the eye to a point of focus you want the viewer to see.
And, yes I understand the spiral is not an actual part of the photograph nor is it the intention to put a spiral "on" the photo.
Now for "designing the composition", how does one go about that?
I mean the 1/3 thing is easy enough, especially with todays cameras. I have never seen a "spiral" setting on mine.
It appears that the goal is to kind of lead the spiral from one corner, to to the side, side, side then into the spiral interior where you want to viewer to focus their attention. How does someone set that up?
Again sorry for the silly questions, I am just trying to partake in the challenges. I have done the 2 since I signed up here and had real fun. This one has a new guy like me stumped and I don't want to take MY easy way out and do an "S" I want to challenge myself and LEARN something new.
Thanks for the help in advance.
BinaryFX was kind enough to post a black and a white version of the golden spiral that can be used as a guide here
Thanks for the positive vibes Tatiana!
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and I do believe its true.. that there are roads left in both of our shoes..
No worries maybe next challenge will be horseshoes or road apples
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There is an option for the golden spiral (and others) in the "Crop Guide Overlay" in Lightroom2,
but this tool posted by BinaryFX is a marvel - it works like a charm!!!
Thank you so much
TravelwaysPhotos.com ...... Facebook
VegasGreatAttractions.com
Travelways.com
Just another reason I love these challenges. I learned something new!!
As soon as I looked it up and saw the overlay I got the idea... That I can get... the math involved is foreign to me,
Just having something new to look for is fun... I've done S curves.
But I sure enjoyed seeing your examples!
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Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Very handy!
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This link is located in the (Quick links to all things official) since it seems to be a common request, I myself forget how to do it all the time too
Here is the link again
BTW - nice red shoes
Thanks! Couldn't help myself. Beside, I wanted to make doubly sure that I was on theme.
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I came across some software this AM, downloaded it, tried it. Great features, not expensive to purchase. (around $15) You can evaluate it without buying for 30 days (full featured). Mac users are out of luck on this one.
here is the link
"In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun..." Mary Poppins
You can have more than one spiral in an image. The second image, man with blue coat: the spiral will end up at his face drawing the other sprals in there respective crop boxes. And there are spirals at his hands also.
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Many images will have multiple instances of compositional flow and lines. The most balanced photos tend to display this phenomenon the most.
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