Framing the Shot

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Inspired by Lens-Artists Challenge #60: Framing the Shot

This week, we will explore different ways of framing images. Many photographers agree on one thing about framing – that it can help direct the viewers‘ eyes to where you want them to look.

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It’s hard to believe the summer of 2019 is – for the most part – in the rear view. I don’t know what it is about summer, but it always seems to “go by” faster than winter with its endless cold dark days.

This summer, we traveled more than usual. Not very far…Vermont in June and Washington DC in June and August. No trips overseas or cross-country. Which is okay…longer distance travel is probably not going to happen anymore. Also okay.

As always – no matter how far I travel – I document. My ongoing attempts to freeze time.

For this challenge, these 2 shots came to mind.

The first one is from our three day June visit with friends on Lake Champlain in North Ferrisburgh, Vermont. We witnessed spectacular sunsets over dinner from their back porch.

At one point venturing closer to lake’s edge for unobstructed views…

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Sunset on Lake Champlain – framing the shot

During our second visit to Washington DC we spent a few hours babysitting for our 3 year old grandson. A few blocks away his parents started painting his new bedroom a pale shade of pink…in preparation for their move a few days later.

I think he sensed that big changes were in the air. After an hour of making multiple garages with magnetic tiles for his miniature construction trucks with Grandma & Grampa, he became restless and began looking for Mama.

That is, until we heard a Home Depot flatbed delivery truck across the street. The front porch offered the best view…as we watched one man unload a large pallet of lumber and building materials. By himself! With an attached forklift! Fascinating stuff for a lover of all things construction.

Several minutes of respite for a 3 year old…and for Grampa too.

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Two guys on the porch

 

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21 thoughts on “Framing the Shot”

  3. That is a spectacular sunset view from their back porch, beautifully framed. I really like the image of the two guys on the porch. It tells a story. Love how you frame it. 🙂

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  5. Both beautifully framed, and I love them. Both speaks of silent joy, the first one of sunset bliss and the second of love and fascination. The first shot is a dream – naturally framed by that beautiful tree. The person standing there makes the scene come alive and the feelings come perfectly through.

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  6. LOL, I loved your story and image of your grandson and the truck. What IS it about little boys and trucks? Come to think of it, I’m not sure it’s not the same thing with BIG boys and trucks!!

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