Wide angle close up
An approach using a short focal length which puts subject into context.HOW CAN I ACHIEVE A WIDE ANGLE CLOSE UP:
1. Tripod
2. Fast shutter speed
3. Manual camera settings
4. Manual focus
5. No camera shake
6. Direct the shoot
7. Photo-editing software
EFFECTS OF WIDE ANGLE CLOSE UP:
- Distorts foreground
- Shows foreground interest within context of an environment
- Surreal imagery can be created
- Used to shoot nature
- Requires that you shoot at a short focal length
- Tripod is recommended
Image bank:
My images:
1/90
F6.7
ISO 100
1/90
F4
ISO 100
1/90
F4
ISO 100
1/90
F4.3
ISO 100
These were taken during lesson time as our teacher gave us the opportunity to experiment this technique during the lesson. I got my subject, Georgie, to do nothing while I take photos of her face close up. The flowers were taken in the same time period, I like how the detail in the flowers are very clear as it makes the flowers more attractive.
This is an edited image, with this image I enhanced the hue/saturation and used the burn tool to make the background darker by doing this it deepens the surroundings so the main flower in focused is more clear and noticeable. The in focus flowers, I used the lasso tool and selected the flower, using the saturation tool I only slightly increased it and then used the dodge tool to make it brighter.
I am pleased with this outcome because the colours of the flowers are really vibrant and appealing to the eye. The dark greens and pinks in the background contrast with the neutral pinks and greens on the main flower, this is very eye catching for the viewer as it gives a sense of peace and love. It makes the viewer feel calm.
PROGRESSION:
I like this technique, this is useful towards my personal investigation as an idea I have is the texture and pattern of nature. This wide angle close up technique will be useful for this as by getting closer to an animal, plant or building you will see more detail, almost making it look more delicate.
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