A photographer starts with EVERYTHING and eliminates elements to make an image.
The photographer eliminates elements through the use of framing; looking through the viewfinder and moving in, out, or around something to frame the image. Anything within the frame is deemed important, whether or not you as the photographer meant to include it.
After shooting for about 60 years, the process of framing for me is something I don't think about, I just do it. But if you're a new photographer, it can be a struggle to refine your framing to make a stunning image.
The other day I shot this photograph:
It occurred to me after I got home and processed it that it might be good to show what was eliminated from the scene by imposing the camera's frame on the subject.
Here's the wide view of the subject.
Here's a closer view of the subject.
And again, here's the final image.
Eliminating distracting elements by making conscious framing decisions will help you make better photographs.
"Tri-X, f/8, and be there."
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