Subdividing the Square

: Category: Photos; Published on Thursday, 16 February 2012 17:01

As part of a forum project I am attempting to take photos based on theories in "The Photographer's Eye". This is the first attempt.

It's from chapter concerned with the image frame, and this task specifically capturing a photo intended for a square frame.

To quote the book:

While all other photographic frames are rectangular, with varying proportions, one is fixed: the square. A few film cameras have this unusual format—unusual in that very few images lend themselves well to square composition. In general, it is the most difficult format to work with, and most design strategies for a square frame are concerned with escaping the tyranny of its perfect equilibrium.

It then gives some examples of what kind of compositions work well with a square frame so it was with those in mind I attempted to take some shots. Interesting task, because I found myself looking for things that fit those shapes, rather than the usual method of just wandering around wondering what interests me and what I should take a photo of.

This is just the first one I edited, there'll be more to come.