Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/11/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Harrison wrote: <<<<There is an old saying in photography that is very important when shooting for Impact: "Less is More". The less info you put in an image the more it will impact a viewer. >>>> Harrison, how true! Sometimes I look at a shot after we are back and I can't repeat the words online, as I berate myself simply because I didn't shoot it tight and keep all the superfluous bits and pieces out. Then there are times when it comes up on the screen and it's "BAM IN YOUR FACE SIMPLICITY!" and just gorgeous! The true epitome of "less is more!" And even after years of shooting, one must keep that in mind. If not, you get a little slip shod and too many elements come into the scene and a great shot becomes, "Oh hum!" It's usually a tough thing for new folks to photography, as they generally want to get everything into the frame, not realizing that it is some small factor that is actually attracting their eye to the scene. ted