For this challenge Amy has asked us to show examples of framing our photos. She tells us “The purpose of framing a photo is to create a pleasing composition, so we can direct the viewer’s attention to the subject of our photo.”
My first images are framesd by natural elements. Trees frame the walking trail in the Okefenokee swamp in the header photo above. The next three images the subjects are framed by natural rock formations in the western United States.
My next images are framed by man made openings. Left to right are the Blarney Castle in Ireland; a tree viewed through an archway at Ft. Pulaski National Monument, Georgia; and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri viewed through an arched window.
Many thanks to our host Amy for the challenge Lens-Artists Challenge #262 – Framing your photos
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Well done Beth! Loved the arch over the arch, that was really creative framing.Also loved the circular window view – almost like a spotlight!
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Tina, thank you so much! We were staying on the other side of the Mississippi River from the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. I stumbled upon the arched window as we were walking to catch the train to St. Louis. The circular window at Blarney Castle was in a stone column as we approached the castle. Now you know my secrets!
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Very clever theme. And you did an excellent job answering it!
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Thanks Betty. I was surprised to find some of these framed photos as I was looking through my archives.
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Beautiful. All great examples of framing.
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Suzanne, thank you. Most of these I stumbled upon by accident.
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Love these unique frames.
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Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed them.
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You are welcome, my friend.
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Great selections, Beth! I love your photos framed by natural elements, they are magnifient! The next three framed by man made are perfectly captured. Thank you for sharing with us. 🙂
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Amy, thanks for a great challenge! I didn’t realize how many photos I had using frames. It was fun picking these out.
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Excellent examples!!
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Many thanks!
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All nice picks, but I had to smile at the Arch in St Louis because when we lived there I couldn’t count the number of times I’ve been up to the top with visitors. 🙂
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Judy, I’m claustrophobic and couldn’t ride to the top. I stayed on land while Henry went to the top. I had fun wandering around while he loved the ride to the top!
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Wow… the last photo of the Arch was incredible and beautifully framed.
All your photos were great and my eye went right to the subject. Well done!
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Nancy, thank you so much! I had fun finding these images. I’m glad you like them.
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This is a beautiful selection of “framed” subjects! I am impressed with your photos, as always.
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Mike and Kellye, thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to comment. I’m so glad you enjoy my photos!
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All perfect, Beth! Love the natural ones where you have captured several beauties.
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Thank you so much! I just happened to stumble upon those natural locations and couldn’t resist taking a few photos.
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Beautifully shown!
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Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed the images.
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