Architectural photography and their use

When shooting architectural photographer has to deal with a very static and constant object. Unlike other genres, then, with rare exceptions, it is impossible to rely on the uniqueness of the moment - vending building can be taken any day, for decades, choosing the weather and lighting to their taste. In addition, it is likely that the idea of ??building an interesting photograph came up with not only you, especially if it is beautiful or historic value.

In order to get a good shot, not enough to capture the result of work of the architect - to find fresh original decision to emphasize features of the building, to convey its essence and spirit.

Of great importance in solving this problem has the creative right choice vantage point, and then will find a dramatic perspective , to build a composite frame, and plans.

Perspective image distortion

Shooting point determined by the distance, the position of the plane and its height. Depends on the distance scale of the object and the camera angle . The closer the photographer to a rented subject - so that we obtain larger. Perspective - this perspective image distortion. For more dynamic photograph can be put in, coming closer to the building and using a wide angle lens or the shortest focal length in the compact. It is always interesting to look at the familiar outlines of a new way. This perspective is characterized by strongly expressed a view that forms a diagonal line. Look very advantageous in this perspective, industrial buildings, bridges and construction sites: emphasizes the individual characteristics of structures, the focus shifted to their power and importance.

Shooting standard lenses and a telephoto from a distance, by contrast, gives a more familiar sight picture, gravitating to the documentary and realism.

Skirted around the building, pushing it into the frame to the right or left, you can solve the problems of composition , foreground and background, as well as to find the most advantageous angle structures, combined with the available light. As a rule, building a better angle to shoot from, so that the open view of two planes of the walls. This sends volumetric space and demonstrates the architectural features of buildings. In this position, easier to identify the diagonal, is animating the image.

The subject photography

In some cases, you can try the front foreshortening , but more often he loses in expressiveness. Such a perspective most relevant in situations where I want to emphasize the symmetry of the structure or to demonstrate repetitive rhythm of its constituent elements. Canonical in this context is the image of the Bolshoi Theatre: taken from the pediment, it draws a picture of columns, simple geometric forms and some generalizations of the roof silhouette . Brighten up the boring impression of an ideal image as a whole will the presence of foreground trees, people, small architectural forms, as well as the skillful use of tonal perspective and lighting features.

In addition to the foreground in the photo, it is important to see and be able to analyze the background. Snapshots from the blurry background look more interesting, to achieve this effect should be to choose the correct value of the diaphragm and choose the position from which a removable building there is a gap until the next (for example, it may be part of the street). The foreground should not divert too much attention, but it should fit well in the composition of the image and do not blend with the building. Ideally, it should be different from the building by the tone or color, but do not be too massive or bright. Fine delicate lattice, plants, benches, as well as objects which interface to form the subject of photography.





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