The Whole Story

While in Jasper this summer, we went on a walking tour of the Mt. Edith Cavell.  Before we could go, we had to sign a waiver that waived responsibility of the tour up to and including death.  

I have learned to make sure that I read every line before signing.  The alternate side was that I couldn't go on the trip unless I signed.....

I love photos that have the goal of telling the story.  I shared the photo with several on our tour and they remembered well what they had to agree to after seeing this image.

This shot was fun to take.  Generally, I like to snap casual shots in preparation for a 'posed' shot.  In this case, giving the subjects an opportunity to set themselves up allowed a set up with the crossed clubs.  

At the same time, it would have been even better to then ask the other team to cross their clubs.

The perfect photo

I framed a photo of this same flower, but changing the subject to the photographer was much more interesting.  Using the direction of John's eye and his camera lens, it leads the viewers eye to the image of the wild rose.  Using objects or people to direct the viewers eye to the real subject.

Posing Golfers

These two photos were taken moments apart.   The second one is nice;however, the first one has some nicer expressions.  Telling people when a photo is being taken changes their expressions.  I usually take a few before the official photo to make sure I get the great expressions.  

Another thought to making good photos is to interact with the environment.  The second image has the golfers crossing their clubs.  While this is posed, it is also a neat effect.