Framing is another technique photographers use to direct the viewer's
attention to the primary subject of a picture. Positioned around the
subject, a tree, an archway, or even people, for example, can create a
frame within the picture area. Subjects enclosed by a frame become
separated from the rest of the picture and are emphasized. Looking
across a broad expanse of land or water at some object can make a rather
dull uninteresting view. Moving back a few feet and framing the object
between trees improves the composition.
An element used as a
frame should not draw attention to itself. Ideally, the frame should
relate to the theme of the picture; for example, a line of aircraft
parked on the flight line framed by the wing and prop of another
aircraft.
Not only is framing an effective means of directing the
viewer's attention, it can also be used to obscure undesirable
foregrounds and backgrounds. The illusion of depth can be created in a
picture by the effective use of framing.
Written by I Capture
