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Composition: Within Every Photograph is Another One

By William Johnson

Industry Observer with Retired

February 16, 2012 09:37 AM

Composition: Within Every Photograph is Another One

Pink Azaleas

Within most every photograph is the one that will stand out as unique or more beautiful because of the focus on one small part of it. This photo originated from one that was a not so unusual selction of the flowers on an Azalea bush.

By segmenting one small section and positioning it for a more dramitic appearance, the overall affect is one that highlights the beauty of one bloom after a rain left water droplets giving a more natural look.

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William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Margaret, Actually it had been raining just a ittle before when I took this. But I am never adverse to spraying flowers for the fresh morning dew or rain look but I didn't have to do that here. Mother Nature did it, :-)

Feb 16, 2012 02:01 PM

Mimi Foster

Falcon Property Company - Colorado Springs, CO

Voted Colorado Springs Best Realtor

Absolutely gorgeous. I had a friend that used to go around with a mister to take photos. Used to crack me up, but he got some great shots. This one is fantastic and showcases your talent.

Feb 16, 2012 02:15 PM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Mimi, I would do that as well. For this cluster though, it was taken after a rain shower. The darkened sky and dark green foliage made adjusting the contrast easier to darken the background and highlighting more of the flower cluster.

Feb 16, 2012 11:36 PM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

William,

The colors and the clarity of the rain drops are beautiful, and tell a story of their own. It is a part of the whole and yet it stands on its own, one does not need the whole azalea bush to know what it is. It is represents its species in a complete and beautiful manner. In Japan azaleas are the favorite bonsai plant because of its simplicity and beauty. A

Feb 16, 2012 11:38 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Excellent photograph and a very good lesson for those of us that enjoy photography. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

Have a great day and an outstanding weekend!

Feb 17, 2012 12:00 AM

Lisa Von Domek

Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX

....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Good morning William,

That is a stunning photo, I love the brilliant tones of the azaleas and am fortunate enough to have quite a few planted around my home here in Dallas.

Thank you for sharing, have a wonderful weekend!

Feb 17, 2012 12:33 AM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Good Morning Alexandra, I love Bonsai trees but didn't know the azalea was a japanese favorite. I would bet they would be stunning. Thanks for enhancing the post.

Feb 17, 2012 02:16 AM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Roy, You are expert at this so I don't think it is much of a lesson for you, :-)

Feb 17, 2012 02:21 AM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Lisa, Dallas is one of my favorite cities and one of the most beautiful displays of azaleas is along Turtle Creek. On Easter weekend, it is like a floral celebration there. There is a very long story of how I ended up with RE/MAX that happened there while observing Azaleas. Someday I will write that story. I will always have a speciial place in my heart for that city. It is an amazing place to live.

Feb 17, 2012 02:25 AM

Keith Gilkey

Re/Max Chesapeake - Elkton, MD

410-920-7214, Re/Max Chesapeake

William, As always another great photo, you have a good eye for perfection! Thanks for sharing!

Feb 17, 2012 02:30 AM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Keith, Thank you so much. While I wouldn't call it perfection, I was pleased with the results of the segmented original.

Feb 17, 2012 03:49 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello William ... Love the photo, color, clarity, water drops, etc ... your post & photo have been featured at one of my favorite groups at AR ...

EXPRESS WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AT ACTIVERAIN

Feb 17, 2012 05:57 AM

Paul Peck

Peck Drywall and Painting serving Brevard County, Florida - Melbourne, FL

Licensed Drywall and Painting Contractor

William, So true about a photo being within another. And that photo is amazing! :)

-Paul

Feb 17, 2012 06:42 AM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Yes William! Burt is not quite what he was in that centerfold. I actually saw him once a couple of decades ago, and I was pretty amazed at what they could do with an airbrush for goodness sake:-) With an airbrush like that, plastic surgery isn't needed:-)

Feb 17, 2012 06:59 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I always enjoy your posts and your wonderful photographs.

Have an outstanding weekend, with camera in hand!

Feb 17, 2012 09:59 PM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Bob, Thank you so much. I love that group. It is always a pleasure when my peers like something that I present.

Feb 18, 2012 02:04 AM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Paul, Thank you so much. I particularly enjoyed the original but the segment is way more interesting.

Feb 18, 2012 02:06 AM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Myrl, LMAO. You always know how to make me smile. The visual of your comment is too funny. I used to see him now and then, I lived only a mile down the road from his ranch.

Feb 18, 2012 02:11 AM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Thanks Roy, Much appreciated. When it comes to flowers, I could not hold a candle to you. Your collections are awesome.

Feb 18, 2012 02:12 AM

Ellen Caruso

Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

William, Did I tell you I'm a Graphic Designer too? You got me at Composition!

Love it!

Mar 05, 2012 12:40 PM