Ideas: Mainstreet, Hudson School, Houses, Greenhouse, Barns
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average building is far taller than the tallest photographer so there will
inevitably be some element of distortion in an architectural photo, but this
can be employed to create a source of tension within the frame. Simply position
yourself as near to the base of the building as possible and shoot straight up.
If playing with perspective isn’t for you then stand further back and add a
sense of scale to your image by incorporating everyday objects such as people,
trees, transport and benches, etcArchitectural images shouldn’t just be aesthetic
and graphic; they should also provide dynamism and movement – so play with the
lines, the light and the shadows to provide interest and consider the hierarchy
of levels and areas. Architecture is built on the principle of symmetry, so
capturing this symmetry will ultimately reinforce the subject matter and
hopefully strengthen the composition. Discover the centre of the symmetry by
placing your hand between your eye-line and construct your frame around this
centre. Alternatively break free of the cold and sterile straight lines and
rectilinear angles and follow the principles of nature by including curves and
circles in the form of shadows or reflections can help to soften the structure
