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Dominant foreground, contributing background November 9, 2008

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While the focus of this image is on the musicians in background, the dominant element is the conductor in the foreground. This device helps lead the viewer eyes into the photograph creating a greater sense of depth.

Photo by Mike Yoder

The wing of a radio-controlled airplane looms large in the foreground of this photograph. Although it is only an inanimate object, it works as a device to lead a viewers eye to the subjects of the image. In addition it angles across the photograph to create interesting framing of the two men.

Photo by Mike Yoder

Without the foreground element of the balance beam and the feet the photo would be one-dimensional image of a row of young gymnasts. Each element contributes to the other and keeps the readers eye moving within the photograph.

Photo by Mike Yoder

This photo is rather flat looking and not visually interesting. By moving closer and behind the subjects, a more dominate foreground and contributing background creates a greater sense of depth and interest. To see this effect, look at the next picture in this photo gallery.

Photo by Mike Yoder

The last photo in this gallery was rather flat looking and not visually interesting. By moving closer and behind the subjects, a more dominate foreground and contributing background creates a greater sense of depth and interest - such as in this photo.

Photo by Mike Yoder

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