How to use contrast to liven up your photos

[image] What’s the first thing you notice in today’s [Inspirational Photo of the Day](, {EMAIL}? I’m guessing the rainbow, right? What if I told you that there’s another feature that’s just as important? That feature is contrast… In [this image](, there’s obviously color contrast, but there’s so much more, too. There’s the harsh, linear lines of the homes that contrast with the moody, milky, stormy skies. There’s the texture of the homes and the rock wall that contrast nicely with the textures of the plant life. In other words, this shot is all about contrasts, not just a beautiful rainbow. If you can find ways to incorporate contrasting elements into your photos, you’ll find they will tend to be much more successful. Give it a shot, and let me know how it goes, my friend! Alex [image] P.S. You’ve spent most of your time behind the camera photographing landscapes and people. But you see images like this Inspirational Photo of the Day and wonder what it takes to photograph buildings and other architectural elements… [Here’s a quick overview]( of some essential techniques you’ll need to master if you’re to get eye-catching architecture photos. [Unsubscribe]( PhotographyTalk 3941 Bristol St Santa Ana, California 92704 United States