Capturing the Color

Recently I came back from Indonesia where I was living on an island that was built of reddish clay and which 40 years ago was covered with forest. Unfortunately, today, it has changed immensely! Red, bare hills are left open to the sky and ugly, cement structures stand abandoned because their employer didn't have enough money to complete the building. Factories have sprung up and some of the beaches are in disuse because of the oil in the water from nearby shipping ports. Though it is fast becoming the place to be for Indonesians seeking work, Batam is lacking the color and beauty of its neighbor, Singapore.

When I returned to the US, I was greeted with a streak of warm weather at the end of April and the many signs of Spring. What a contrast! With blossoms out on the trees, birds singing, the green bursting through, and flowers blooming, it was a welcome change. I enjoyed getting out my camera to shoot the color all around me.

Some tips on capturing the color in your photographs:

Silhouette your subject: An object silhouetted against the sky stands out beautifully. This can be a branch or leaf that stands out in relief against the bright, blue sky. Sunset or sunrise pictures are hard to mess up. A tree or person can be put into relief against the bright colors of the sunset/sunrise, and the sharp contrast of dark and light is beautiful.

Focus attention on the subject: Tourists often want to have their picture taken in front of the many places they visit. This is okay in proving they have been to that place, but it is better to focus on the real subject matter. For instance, if you want to take a picture of a person, let your subject matter fill your lens frame with little background. The closer you can focus on a subject (a butterfly, for instance), the greater detail and beauty the photo will reveal.

Be aware of backgrounds: The contrast of colors between the subject and its background can enhance the photograph. The bright purple hues of an iris against the background of green and yellow of other flowers (slightly out of focus) will focus the eye on the iris. A pink water lily on black water that has a soft white light will create a pleasing blending of colors.

Color is a factor that professionals use to enhance their graphic/multimedia designs as well. As they work with photographs, they use color to their benefit to create stunning images to catch the eye of their customers and market their products. You can be sure that the better the graphic and multimedia designs accompanied with a business as in the area of graphic design and layout on websites, the more pleasing it is for customers and will enhance their shopping experience.

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