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What is the purpose of utilizing the foreground space in an image?
Which factor plays a key role in making a photograph appear sharp and skillfully taken?
What is one way to make a photograph more interesting by changing the perspective?
Which Filipino photographer has won awards such as two PATA Gold awards and first place in the 2011 National Geographic Photo Contest?
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How can blurry or vague parts of an image be enhanced to achieve sharpness?
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What field of work has Mr. George Tapan been involved with besides photography?
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What is one of the qualities that can create interesting photographs when used properly in photography?
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Which element helps in giving depth to two-dimensional images or acts as interesting composition builders?
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What is the visual ratio of different tones in an image that creates textures, highlights, shadows, colors, and clarity?
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Which element helps in drawing the viewer's attention away from distractions in an image and directs them to the main subject?
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Which quality involves taking photos of subjects who are not reacting to the camera but instead living their lives?
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Which element plays tricks on our brains and is often utilized in photographs of architecture?
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Study Notes
Photography in the Philippines
- Photography is a popular hobby among Filipinos, with millions of photos posted on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Notable Filipino Photographer
- George Tapan is a well-known Filipino photographer, recognized for his remarkable shots and awards, including two PATA Gold awards, an ASEAN Tourism Association award, and first place in the 2011 National Geographic Photo Contest.
Photography Elements
- Interesting Foreground: the portion of the frame closest to the camera, used to draw attention to a subject or frame the subject.
- Sharpness: a sharp photograph shows intent and skill, and can be enhanced with neutral density filters.
- Interesting Perspective: changing perspective can create great images, such as shots taken from a few inches from the ground or under the subject.
- Good Lighting: not under or overexposed, a photographer knows how to work with light to create stunning images.
- Symmetry: the quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis, used to create interesting photographs, especially in architecture.
- Shadows: gives depth to two-dimensional images and creates interesting composition builders.
- Contrast: the visual ratio of different tones in an image, creating textures, highlights, shadows, colors, and clarity.
- Human Interest: candid shots stand out, showing subjects who aren't reacting to the camera but living their life.
- Isolation: the ability to draw the viewer's attention away from distractions and lead them to the main subject.
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Test your knowledge about prominent Filipino travel photographers like George Tapan and their remarkable shots. Explore the achievements and awards won in the field of travel photography.
