“Filling the frame” refers to the technique of composing an image so the subject takes up most or all of the frame. The best way to accomplish this is to move in closer to the subject or use a zoom lens. By allowing the viewer’s focus to be only on the subject, often times details are revealed that are not readily noticeable otherwise. Plus, this helps to get rid of distracting elements in the background. Below are a few of my examples. (Click on each image to show more details.)
Anne Sadler is the host this week so be sure to learn all about “Filling the Frame” by reading her interesting post, Slow Shutter Speed. And, hope you have also enjoyed seeing my few examples!
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Such pretty images, Sylvia. Great gallery!
Beautiful images, Sylvia! I think my favorites are the lily pads and hydrangeas.
Thank you, Donna! Lily pads remind me of Monet’s many paintings and how fascinated he was with them. The hydrangeas were also taken in Maine. Perhaps the overall cooler climate there enhances such lovely colors in each flower??
Beautiful images, Sylvia. I absolutely love the lily pads. And a nice capture of the dolphins in their element.
Thank you, Donna! These dolphins are unique since they are among the few in the world that strand feed for food (a learned behavior). Many videos and documents have been published about them which is available by Googling “Strand feeding dolphins on Kiawah Island, SC”
That IS interesting. To think on your little island…
These are lovely Sylvia. Two endangered species, the red knots and our beautiful river dolphins. What could be better than that?!
Such a sad situation, Tina, hopefully the plight of our Bottle Nose Dolphins and the Red Knots will receive enough attention through the media and receive the help they need in order to survive.
So inspiring!Bravo!
Hi Cathy, thank you for your kind words!! Hope you are doing well. 😊
What a wonderful way to fill the frame Sylvia! All your images are beautiful. My favorite is the still life. I also like the shore birds.
Thank you, Ann! After arriving home with the flowers I remembered a favorite vase with similar colors – what luck.😊 The Red Knots are very unique birds but sadly they are now endangered, much information has been published about them.
OMG. Your photos are wonderful. I especially like the birds on the shore.
The birds beside the water are Red Knots (Calidris canutus). They are on Kiawah Island only for a short while to feed and rest before continuing their annual 19,000 mile journey between their breeding and wintering grounds (High Artic area to South America). They are amazing birds! Thank you, Marlene.