Because of this blog, I take a lot of pictures, some great and some not so great. According to several people, there were great pictures in yesterday’s post, including this one:
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Because I’ve never taken any photography courses, I’m not sure what makes a great picture, but I am proud of that shot.
What makes a great picture and are there any great pictures here today?
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Yesterday, I decided what makes a great picture when I chose one for my 50th Reunion Class Report photo. Here were my choices:
What makes a great picture is everybody’s smiles, so I chose this one:
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Here’s what I find when I search YouTube for “what makes a great picture?”
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What makes a great picture for the ending of this blog post? Gratitude for YOU.
I think that great pictures make people feel something. different for each person
I feel gratitude for you now, beth.
I agree with Beth, that great photos make people feel something. Some of yesterday’s photos had very good composition and so on, but I am no expert in those things. Your photos capture what you are looking at and sometimes what you feel about it. When they cause me to pause scrolling and have a feeling of wonder or concern or surprise or affection, then I find the photo moves me and it seems to mean great photo. Other times, you have several photos of a place, like the river or woods, and by looking through them I get the feeling that I was there, too. Those photos are transporting. I always enjoy your photos. Sometimes it seems.as.though the photographer has a good sense of humour. I like starting my day with them.
This is such a great comment, Maureen. I’m going to take a picture of it. Thank you!
Lighting, perspective, movement; and reflections help.
Your reflections help, Derrick.
Framing and luck. Like Joan asleep on a burgundy throw at the end of a shaft of sunlight.
I stopped in the middle of a B road in England once to take a picture that became the cover of my second novel, Ghosts of the Heart. If I were giving out prizes to myself, it would take the gold. The silver would go to a shot I took when I looked up from a bus station in Edinburgh to see the backs of the buildings on the Royal Mile. It was a live shot of Medieval Scotland if there ever was one. And the bronze is up for grabs, but I would include a picture of star daisies on the floor of Tintern Abbey in the light from the empty windows high above. Or maybe the one I took from mule back near the start of a four hour ride halfway down the Grand Canyon and back. You’ll find them all somewhere on my webpage.
Thanks for sharing all those great pictures, Barbara.
A special moment in front of the camera makes a great picture, Ann, and the photo you chose for your reunion is really great!
Thanks for being such a great friend, Mark!
I love your photos and am amazed at how many you take and upload each day. It takes time! I’ve been enjoying Joan’s on-line following and celebrity. She really is a star!
It takes one star to know another one, Debra!