Composition: Foreground Framing

Challenge #12 in the Ways of Seeing series. Hosted by jezsik.

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Finding a good, well-lit subject is the first challenge faced by a photographer. The second is how to compose the shot. One technique calls for "framing" the subject with foreground elements; this helps draw the viewer's eye to the subject. For this challenge, submit an image that includes distinct, but OUT OF FOCUS, foreground framing elements. See the "Additional rules" and refer to the sample images for illustration.

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Announced:

Saturday, 3rd October, 2009 (GMT)

Submissions:

Saturday, 10th October, 2009 – Friday, 16th October, 2009 (GMT)

Voting:

Saturday, 17th October, 2009 – Friday, 23rd October, 2009 (GMT)

Processing rules:

Basic image cleanup only (retouch as required)
No borders.
No watermarks (e.g. signature)

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

The framing element must be out of focus.
The framing element must not be SO out of focus as to be a formless smudge.
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In Vino Veritas

by Pavel Kudrys

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Yet another photo taken during a session of a local photo club ;) This time, we celebrated the birth of my first daughter and these two innocent "victims" caught my attention. They apparently discussed the photo (or wine?).

Camera:	Ricoh GR Digital II Camera statistics Camera specifications
Submitted:	Monday, 12th October, 2009 15:38 (GMT)
Taken:	Tuesday, 13th January, 2009
Focal length:	8.4 mm
Shutter speed:	1/13 sec
Aperture:	F2.4
ISO:	400
Lens:	GT1 (40mm)
Notes:	Photo captured in DNG format and processed with Silkypix3.
Views:	7218

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