Composition in Landscape Photography
Presented by: Michel BURY
Monday, January 8, 2018
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BIOGRAPHY:
Michel Bury is a self-taught photographer living in Montreal. He has always been fascinated by nature’s wonders and the amazing diversity of life. Photography allows him to observe nature with greater intensity. His fields of interest are varied and include macro, wildlife and landscape photography. His primary aim is to capture images which will convey his constant sense of wonder at the incredible beauty and diversity in the natural world. Michel Bury photographs have won several prizes in Canada. He also received the 1st prize of the 2012 International Photo Contest "Festival de l’oiseau." His photographs have been published on a regular basis in several magazines, among which are Nature's Best Photography, Outdoor Photography Canada, Canadian Geographic, Nature sauvage and Nat’Images. |
COMPOSITION IN LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY
Composition is the key element in conveying effectively the visual message in a landscape photograph. It is also the most difficult aspect to master. Michel Bury's presentation will identify the various elements that can be utilized when composing landscape photographs: the careful selection of geometric shapes, what to eliminate, the use of tension and equilibrium, balancing positive and negative space and framing. Theory is illustrated with numerous photographs and graphic illustrations of the suggested techniques.
Composition is the key element in conveying effectively the visual message in a landscape photograph. It is also the most difficult aspect to master. Michel Bury's presentation will identify the various elements that can be utilized when composing landscape photographs: the careful selection of geometric shapes, what to eliminate, the use of tension and equilibrium, balancing positive and negative space and framing. Theory is illustrated with numerous photographs and graphic illustrations of the suggested techniques.
