Exploring ways to create Focal Point in your picture
In Part 1 we defined focal point and discussed why it is a key ingredient for dynamic eye-catching images. In Part 2 let’s jump right in and take a look at some ways to incorporate focal point for more compelling images.
Isolation
One of the best way to create visual focal points is to isolate your subject. The rain drop in this picture is a great example.
I could have included other rain drops or background elements, but I chose to keep it simple. Nothing else in the image is taking your attention away from the rain drop. It’s completely uncluttered.
It also really helps when your subject is a different colour than the background. In this photo the main subject is completely obvious since its colour is totally different from the background.
Certain backgrounds are easier to work with. A blue sky is a definite go-to for creating focal point because it is a single colour and nothing else.
A dense bush might not be such a good choice because it’s a dark and complicated mix of colours. Whatever you are photographing will need to be very bright and colourful in order for it to stand out against such a background.
That is all for now. Stay tuned for more tips as we continue this series on focal point.
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Ted and the Omnilargess Team
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