Boeing, where I work is sponsoring a six week Health and Wellness program called “Boeing On The Move”. The way it works is you are given a free pedometer to wear and you set a goal for how many steps you will walk in 6 weeks as you track and record your progress daily. It is all about getting people moving for improved health. I was once told by a personal fitness expert that life is really very simple, all you need to do is eat, sleep and MOVE. So I thought it would be a good thing to bring you some of my thoughts on “being on the move” as a photography tip for you.
There are so many aspects of taking a good photograph and I thought I would share with you a tip that could help you produce some interesting images. The tip is all about “being on the move” and exploring your subject. As you approach the subject you intend on photographing it is important to “stay on the move”. To find just the right perspective means you have to explore your subject by moving around, moving up or back or standing on your toes or something nearby or dropping down low on your knees or sitting. It is fun to experiment with these different perspectives as you compose your photograph.
Here are a couple examples of what I mean:
This image of this New Orleans Jester was a surprise for me when as I moved around it and found I could frame it with the sun positioned right behind his head. It was a great perspective on what could be a very dull picture otherwise.
This old boat with the cracked and aged surfaces, was very intriguing and as I approached it I walked all around it and moved my camera up and down till I found this perfect composition.
I don’t want to give the impression that every photograph involves arduous examination but practicing this simple idea of “being on the move” you might find some new and interesting perspectives!
So let’s get out and start moving!
