The aim of this exercise was to divide the frame in its simplest form, by altering the position of the horizon.
I used the location of the windmill at Cley in Norfolk. This had a reasonably interesting landscape with an unbroken and clear horizon. I thought the reed bed and marsh land would make an interesting foreground with the windmill and sea on the horizon.
Photograph1:
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| Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM lens, 24mm, f/10, 1/125s, ISO 100 |
I started with the horizon high in the photograph. I think there is too much detail in the foreground of this photo and you lose the horizon. I do think however, that the photo does have some balance in that it has three distinct sections. The green foreground, the brown marsh land and the grey sky.
Photograph 2:
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| Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM lens, 24mm, f/10, 1/200s, ISO 100 |
I then positioned the horizon near the centre of the frame. I much prefer this photograph as I think it has nice simple balance between the marsh land and the dramatic sky. But still has some interest in the foreground without distracting from the horizon.
Photograph 3:
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| Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM lens, 24mm, f/10, 1/320s, ISO 100 |
I think this is my second favourite shot as I like the dark clouds overhead. Not sure if it works as a balanced photograph or not as the power lines distract, and the horizon is perhaps a little low with too much emphasis on the sky.
After completing this exercise I still don't think I fully understand how to balance a photograph and feel I'm struggling with this aspect of my photography.
