Photographing buildings.
December 4th 2007 03:13
Stretching skywards
Yesterday I put up a magnificent building in Monaco and I am providing a link to it at the top next to the heading. Don't miss it , it is a sight to be seen. Perhaps never in a lifetime would you get an opportunity to get a shot like this one. The building is magnificent as you will see for yourself.
Church front
Don't forget you may need to photograph from the inside as well as the out and the two skills are entirely different.
Stained glass windows in old churches always provide wonderful photos.
Don't just stand in front of the building, circulate, and look from angles and below and above. Ensure the lighting is good, look for 'good shadows' but you don't want ones which deflect from the image you are wanting to portray. Of course, if all you want is a photo of a particular building, just stand and point will do, but watch time of day and ensure the light is shining on the building not on you.
Really cute shed
Aways be prepared for the unexpected, you can walk along a pathway, turn a corner, look down a narrow passage and voila, there it is , your photo of the day.
Try to get up above and over buildings you will come up with entirely different perspectives.
a masterpiece
Look for architectural detail and cityscapes.
The best time of day to take photos of any outdoor subject is either the early morning or the evening when the sunlight has a reddish hue and the light is coming from the side rather than directly overhead.
Early morning is best for the quality of light and to obtain an image unencumbered by people.
You may see an image at the wrong time of day and opt to return at a more suitable time.
You need to look at the building and decide what it is that appeals to you most about it. This may mean framing the whole buiding or part(s) of it.
Always be aware of context.
Old and New - a winery
You can see the skill in this, can't you
Unusual view - it pays to walk around things, look up and down, then test the section in the viewfinder
I think I've given you a good range here and there is the link to provide that little 'extra' something. Happy shooting.
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