April is here and you know what this means, it’s time to get square. I’ve been clicking in square mode lately so this month’s theme is spot on for me. It also brings up the basic question of composition as in, how do I fit this scene into a square verses a rectangle?
If you’re on Instagram, then you’re likely used to translating your rectangles into squares. Maybe you shoot 6x6cm medium format and are used to composing in squares. Then again, you may find four equal sides too constricting for your style or subjects. Whether you like them or not, it’s good to know how to play the format to its strengths.
Five ways to frame in squares:
1. Go minimal. Simply your compositions by focusing on negative or positive space within the frame.
2. Place your subject in the center or to the edges of the frame for stellar results.
3. Use shapes and lines within the square to lead the eye in and create a strong composition.
4. Capture a frame within a frame as an insider comment on the chosen format.
5. Emphasize tone: capture or process in black-and-white, monochrome, or soft color palettes.
As you can tell, I’m into squares and I can’t wait to see your captures over in the Mortal Muses’ Flickr pools.
Nikki | Art & Lemons
These are great tips!
Thanks Vanessa!
Fantastic tips!!! Thank you.
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Love all these tips Nikki! Thanks!
Thanks Holly!
LOVE that wall shot.
Shoot, so that’s that one sussopep.
Sur le sujet « Chiffres du commerce extérieur », comment pouvez vous donner tord a Hollande lorsqu’il dit que « en 2002 les comptes extérieurs de la France étaient équilibrés » alors que selon l’Insee, le solde de la balance commerciale était effectivement positif, de 0,61 milliards d’euros…Que Sarkozy veuille prendre une autre date OK. Mais cela met pas en cause l’affirmation de Hollande sur 2002.Quelque chose est pas clair :/
Hvis det blev mig, der vandt, ville jeg blive rigtig glad for den, der hedder Nuwara, og det skulle være den med små kugler:-)
DLS “Sadly, this math doesn't do anything to back up the case.”We can let that slide, though, Jill. Everyone Knows Men Are Better With Figures. [grin]
Full of salient points. Don’t stop believing or writing!