DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Imaging Partnership

LESSON ONE The World Around Us – Perspective and Landscapes

The meaning of Perspective in Art/Photography That the component parts of perspective are the horizon, vanishing point and leading lines Something of the work of landscape photographers What is meant by the ‘golden hours’ What is meant by ‘blocking in’ What is meant by ‘the rule of thirds’ That every photograph should have a main subject What you will learn:

Demonstrate how to operate camera using correct techniques required Demonstrate the ability to identify the horizon, leading lines and vanishing point in a number of photographs Identify the main subject in their images Select images from a range taken based on their knowledge of photography Take photograph using correct techniques as required What you should be able to do:

Perspective The principle of perspective is that the further away from you an object is, the smaller it will appear. It will eventually disappear from sight as it nears the horizon We should be able to recognise: Vanishing Points Leading Lines Horizon Lines

Can you identify the following in these pictures: Leading Lines Vanishing Points Horizon Perspective

Framing is the technique of drawing attention to the subject of your image by blocking other parts of the image with something in the scene. The benefits of framing pictures include: Giving the photo context - for example, framing a scene with an archway can tell you something about the place you are by the architecture of the archway. Giving images a sense of depth and layers - framing a shot generally puts something in the foreground which adds an extra dimension to the shot. Blocking In/Framing

Leading the eye towards your main focal point - some ‘frames’ can draw your photo’s viewer into the picture just by their shape. Intriguing your viewer. Framing that leaves those viewing your image wondering what is behind your frame can be quite effective! Blocking in/Framing

The basic principle behind the rule of thirds is to imagine breaking an image down into thirds (both horizontally and vertically) so that you have 9 parts. If you place points of interest in the intersections or along the lines, your photo becomes more balanced and will enable a viewer of the image to interact with it more naturally. Rule of Thirds

If you place points of interest in the intersections or along the lines, your photo becomes more balanced and will enable a viewer of the image to interact with it more naturally. Rule of Thirds

Landscape photography is more of a passion than a career and most people involved in it will have another income from: teaching, books or other paid photography work. Landscape photographers will plan their work around sunrise (‘blue hour’) and sunset (golden hour’) due to the quality of light at those times Landscape

In the landscape, review: Depth of field, aiming to get all the scene in focus. What’s the focal point? Sky -1/3rds or 2/3rds? Rule of Thirds. Horizon –straight. Look for movement to create drama, mood and interest. Look for opportunities to use blocking in/framing Landscape Practical

Aim: to produce a portfolio of max. 5 shots looking away from the school buildings, taking in the school grounds and the landscape beyond. Pupils to take at least 10 shots and choose the best 5. Landscape Activity

The meaning of Perspective in Art/Photography That the component parts of perspective are the horizon, vanishing point and leading lines Something of the work of landscape photographers What is meant by the ‘golden hours’ What is meant by ‘blocking in’ What is meant by ‘the rule of thirds’ That every photograph should have a main subject So what have we learned?