Simplicity

There are several ways to achieve simplicity in a photograph. The most easy form is to place the subject against a neutral background like a backdrop or the sky. The second way to simplify an image is to simply get closer to your subject. The another way to increase the impact of an image is through careful use of color. Images with simpler color palettes are often more effective. There are other more complex techniques available, but all you need to do is remember to keep it simple. Your photos will be better as a result.



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  1. Suza6/4/16 5:13 pm

    outstanding pictures. wonderful.
    best regards
    susa

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  2. Ranten6/4/16 7:16 pm

    Lovely pictures!

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  3. Weronika Śmiecińska7/4/16 9:22 am

    Bardzo ciekawe kadry :)

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  4. Kalantikan11/4/16 10:33 am

    They are all superbly beautiful. I love most the frosted leaves, which we don't encounter in the hot tropics.

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  5. Laura11/4/16 3:00 pm

    The light on the grass is lovely, and the poppy composition exquisite. Thanks so much for sharing the love up-close with I Heart Macro ♥

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  6. Life Images by Jill11/4/16 4:19 pm

    Lovely images - simply beautiful. Thank you for these hints into simplicity in photography. I am drawn to simplicity in images. Have a wonderful week. I enjoyed "meeting" you today through Imagining link-up.

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  7. Forest Dream Weaver11/4/16 7:06 pm

    Wow....brilliant images, especially the grasses!

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  8. NC Sue11/4/16 8:07 pm

    Very nice photos, and excellent advice.
    To be honest, I would never have considered taking the first shot. I would have figured it would be boring. Instead, it is beautiful - very much so.
    Thanks for the advice, and for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/04/the-many-faces-of-louie.html

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  9. Tamar SB11/4/16 9:19 pm

    These are gorgeous!!

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  10. eileeninmd11/4/16 9:22 pm

    You are so right, the colors are beautiful. Well done! Happy Monday, enjoy your new week ahead!

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  11. lisa11/4/16 9:29 pm

    There is such beauty in simplicity. You've chosen some wonderful examples. I love the frost on the blades of grass, and the composition of the poppy(?) is lovely. Thank you for the simple reminders! #LTTL

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  12. Photo Cache11/4/16 11:06 pm

    You capture nature in their simplistic beauty.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  13. Anonymous12/4/16 5:35 am

    What gorgeous shots!

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  14. Nora12/4/16 7:07 am

    Great info on photography and how to simplify. I like all your photos. The frost is very unusual.

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  15. s.c12/4/16 10:25 am

    Minimal subject, maximal impact. Beautiful. I like it very much.

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  16. DrillerAA0912/4/16 3:53 pm

    I love the theme that you have chosen and the images are very appropriate. Well done.

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  17. Marie C12/4/16 5:49 pm

    Wonderful lessons on "simplicity photography!" Love your examples!

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  18. Lisa Kerner17/4/16 2:59 am

    Your poppy shot is so dreamy. Poppies are my second favorite flower. I totally agree with you tips as well, perfectly said.

    Lisa @ LTTL

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  19. Melody Steenkamp17/4/16 10:38 am

    Beautiful photos with lovely colors.

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  20. Molly19/4/16 12:25 am

    Love the glistening grass

    Mollyxxx

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  21. Kristy LifenReflection17/10/16 4:23 pm

    Beautiful country life, come share it with us in the Colors of Autumn Link Up!

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  22. Life Images by Jill18/10/16 5:38 am

    I love simplicity in images. You don't need a lot to tell the story. Have a fabulous week.

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