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In this video, we talk about how a kiss of light can transform and ordinary scene and subject into something extraordinary. We do this with the help of listeners who regularly submit images to The Candid Frame Flickr group.
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In this latest The Candid Frame YouTube video, we discuss the importance of gestures. Inspired by the philosophy of master photographer, Jay Maisel, who describes his approach to photography as an exploration of light, color and gesture, we focus on the last idea.
It is one of the more elusive aspects of life to capture in a single photograph, but it can be the single most important element in an image. It can make the difference between a good shot to an exceptional shot.
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In this video, we explore the importance of the shadow. Shadow can not only tell us a lot about the quality of the light, but it can also provide a context for the brighter areas of the frame. Though it can obscure certain detailed with in the composition, it can actually help to reveal the most important element within the frame whether it's color, texture, shape, line or even a gesture.
Culled from images submitted by listeners to The Candid Frame, we briefly share how you might use shadow in your images to create images with greater impact.
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