📖 GOOD READS

Live View vs View Finder: A Landscape Photographer's Perspective

This is a topic that's become increasingly relevant to me and might resonate with you as well: the choice between using live view or the viewfinder for landscape photography. My thoughts on this has changed over recent years as my style of photography and eyesight have shifted.

Transitioning Vision:

Recently, I found myself facing a new challenge – a decline in my eyesight. For over 30+ years, I took my perfect 20/20 vision for granted. However, as my nearsightedness has worsened, I’ve had to adapt, especially in my photography endeavors where precise vision is a major benefit.

Pros of Live View:

First off, the advantages of live view. With live view, you gain better situational awareness, allowing you to assess your surroundings more effectively. Additionally, you can easily review your entire image, ensuring that nothing unwanted sneaks into the frame. Plus, tap to focus functionality offers a convenient way to pinpoint focus areas, saving valuable time.

Adapting to Unconventional Shooting Positions:

Live view shines when shooting from unusual angles or heights. Its flexibility accommodates low-to-ground compositions or high-angle shots effortlessly, making it a versatile tool for landscape photographers. >> Read More​

📖 GOOD READS

Rise of the Square Crop: A Guide to Balanced Landscape Photography

In an era where social media platforms often dictate the dimensions of our images, it's easy to fall into the trap of tailoring our compositions to fit predefined social standards. However, the resurgence of the square crop signifies a departure from the norm—a rebellion against the constraints of traditional horizontal and vertical compositions.

But what makes the square format so appealing?

Understanding Visual Flow

Before we dive into the intricacies of square cropping, let's take a moment to explore how our eyes perceive photographs in different orientations. In a horizontal composition, the eye naturally flows from left to right or right to left.

Conversely, in a vertical composition, the eye is drawn upwards or downwards. Basically, the eye follows along the dominant, or longest edge of a photograph, whether that’s on the top and bottom or left and right side.

Enter the Square: Finding Balance

Now, picture a photograph without dominant edges—where symmetry reigns supreme and every side holds equal weight. This is the essence of the square crop—a realm of balance and harmony, where the eye wanders freely, unhindered by predetermined paths without dominant sides. >> Read More​

🤓 PHOTO NERDS

• 📸 The 1st digital camera weighed 4 times more than a modern DSLR coming in at a whopping 8 pounds!
• 🏞️ The worlds oldest surviving image was taken almost 200 years ago.
• 🤪 Apparently the left side of your face is the more photogenic side.

✨ INSPO

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