1)the thing itself ~ to anticipate, recognize, clarify, and make permanent the best works & moments. also known as selecting a subject.
2) the detail ~ necessary to show symbolism, undiscovered meaning, and accurately tell a story.
3) the frame ~ deciding what to keep in and what to cut out gives special importance to what is seen.
4) time ~ be aware of the duration of the moment you're capturing. choose your 'decisive moment' with the intent to produce a visual climax.
Szarkowski on time, "photography alludes to the past and the future only in so far as they exist in the present".
5) vantage point ~ determines perspective from which the photo is viewed and affects perception of the content.
The most important element to me is undoubtedly the frame. I think deciding what to cut out of the frame is the most significant decision in producing a photograph because I believe it has the greatest impact on how the photo is viewed. It not only inadvertently decides the subject, but also where the focus lies. The frame is also a strong influence on the perception of the subject because it either provides or removes a particular amount of context.
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