And most people will tell you that it's harder to make square photographs exciting. People prefer wider pictures to taller pictures. But I've been seeing a lot of beautiful square pictures recently and it's something I really want to start experimenting with. So consider this step one.
A note about this photo: I took it one evening in Yerba Buena park in San Francisco, while I was explaining a few photography concepts to a friend. I mostly just took this to show him the effect a long shutter speed has on moving water - makes it turn to silk - but then I got all into the composition and stuff, and ended up with a photo that I really like. Is that instant karma or what?
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karma or pure talent! I love the contrast between the textured rocks and the silky smooth water!
ReplyDeleteThis one works very nicely in square. As far as the linguistics, when I think of square I think of town squares which are usually a gathering place and I have many fond memories of squares in Europe. This is great composition and provides a soothing feel. Nice shot.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully composed. Another example of taking something most people would pass by as ordinary, and designing an interesting composition.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Scott - I first thought of a town square when I saw the title.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful shot. There is something about a square crop that adds a certain serenity to an image.
What a great example for your friend and I agree with Tammy, the Karma is based wholely on your vast Talent. Great image all round.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing... I wish I could take classes with you too!
ReplyDeleteIf it wasn't for the three round drains, you could convince me it was taken somewhere in the wild, not downtown. Great composition.
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