New day = new batch of street photographs. :) After finishing some work related tasks in the city, I had the afternoon for myself. The light was still harsh around 2pm so I visited a couple of bookstores to browse through some possible new reads. Who would've thought that reading books will survive the modern age of technology and instant, short content - but it luckily did and it even seems like it's blooming.
After an hour or so, I headed towards the fortress, the usual spot and was happy to find it in a new light - one large area, the watchtower built in stone on both sides of the wooden bridge has finally finished being restored. The works have been going on for years, and although there is still a part of it under construction, the main area is now open to the public.
It sucks when the construction sight and billboards ruin the sight a cultural beauty, but sometimes it's worth the trouble if the work results in a new, fresh look of the monument, with the preserved authentic feeling and stronger build. And the new look is good, old stones are used to fit in with look, the only odd thing is a modern black railing. I'll put the photo first one below so you can see the old and new together.
You will notice that in some of these shots I used a technique called "subframing". It is a compositional choice in which subjects in the image are placed inside another frame. Many things can be used as a frame. In the examples below, I use trees to separate people sitting on the wall into different sections, I use tight fortress gaps to frame subjects walking below, and I use dark corridors to frame a person in the bright passage inside.
Subframing is a great way to isolate the subject, emphasize its contrast against the surroundings and lead the viewer's eye to the most important part of the image. It is for sure, one of my favorite techniques. I hope you like the photos! Fuji X-Pro2 + 35mm F/2.
Whenever I come across your photography post it always catches me, both the story you tell and the photos you take. Your discovery and the eye you have manages to transmit me something emotional, like the bookstore, it gives me the feeling of being there. Thank you for transporting me, I love to travel to that fortress in your photos.😊
Thank you so much! I'm happy when my photos make people think and feel the story. If you find yourself in Belgrade, you'll certainly get to visit the fortress. :)
Your shots are pretty good... I'll save Fuji then for future preference 😁.
Fuji cameras are excellent for street and documentary photography, easy to use and pretty to look at. :D
I knew that with subframing, one can take good photos, but you have taken some amazing shots here. There is an aesthetic and pleasing touch to these photos.
Keep sharing such fascinating pictures. Have a blissful day ahead and take care
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the photos!
Wow! Beautiful photographs! I so love the views. Great camera option for outdoor photography too! Beat regards. !LUV
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Thank you very much, glad you like the photos!
Subframing, so that's what that's called! Nice shots!
Yep, it's a very effective technique. Thanks!
Great photos! There are many interesting angles.
Glad you like them!
Quite a beautiful place, I really like the results of photography i
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love castles
They are special
And safe
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Nice photos♥️
Thanks!