Turn Nature and Buildings into Art Frames: Capture Photos Like Paintings | Focus #319
Cover photo by aoneko355
Have you ever seen a photo where the subject is framed by windows or walls, making it look like a painting? Such photos leave a strong impact and give off a magical and stylish impression.
This type of composition is called "frame composition," and it allows you to take intriguing photos that appear as if another picture has emerged within the photo. This time, we introduce places and objects suitable for such "frames."
Atrium Walls and Corridors
Photo by masakun
Using atrium parts of buildings or corridors as frames can create compositions where a portrait seems to emerge.
For example, by photographing a person standing in front of a light-filled atrium wall, you can naturally highlight the subject. In corridors, emphasizing depth while highlighting the subject standing at the edge within the frame results in simple yet powerful works.
Round Windows of Japanese Gardens and Square Windows of Western Houses
Photo by 素人カメラマン
Traditional round windows in Japanese gardens or square windows in Western houses add an old-fashioned yet modern touch to photos.
When using round windows, capturing the garden landscape outside within the window frame can create a beautiful composition like a painting. With square windows of Western houses, boldly framing the scenery beyond the window emphasizes the scene within the frame, resulting in simple and sophisticated photos.
Forest Paths Leading to the Sea
Photo by Yuya
Forest paths leading to the sea are perfect spots to use nature itself as a frame. By placing the trees on either side and capturing the sea visible between them, you can create a magnificent panoramic photo.
Utilize the light filtering through the trees to dramatically present the sea expanding at the end of the path. This composition, which draws the eye inward, gives the photo a deep narrative.
Open Train Doors
Photo by ryoichi
The moment a train door opens, you can frame the scenery like a window frame. For example, by photographing the outside scenery through the door of a train stopped at a station, you can create an image that seems to capture the momentary view from a train window.
It's especially ideal for capturing urban landscapes or seasonal changes, resulting in simple yet memorable photos.
Using Real Frames as Props
Photo by sukko
Using actual frames as props is also a unique idea. By carrying a frame and capturing landscapes or people within it, you can take photos that blur the line between reality and art.
Simply holding the frame or leaning it against the ground can make the usual scenery appear fresh. The shape and design of the frame can also change the atmosphere, so try finding your favorite shot.
