Hypnotizing alters & jewel programming. Different multiple personalities: wearing sunglasses, than the pink dress, white t shirt and glove. The lyrics “You are the thunder, I am the lightning” (Electroshock) And the song’s reference yet again to Satan (Lightning) other songs such as “Love you…
shadow days
“Shadow Days”
Did you know that you could be wrong
And swear you’re right
Some people been known to do it
All their lives
But you find yourself alone
Just like you found yourself before
Like I found myself in pieces
On the hotel floor
Hard times help me see
I’m a good man with a good heart
Had a tough time, got a rough start
But I finally learned to let it go
Now I’m right here, and I’m right now
And I’m hoping, knowing somehow
That my shadow days are over
My shadow days are over now
Well I ain’t no trouble maker
And I never meant her harm
But it doesn’t mean I didn’t make it
Hard to carry on
Well it sucks to be honest (honest)
But it’s nice to make some love
That I can finally feel
Hard times let me be
I’m a good man with a good heart
Had a tough time, got a rough start
But I finally learned to let it go
Now I’m right here, and I’m right now
And I’m hoping, knowing somehow
That my shadow days are over
My shadow days are over now
I’ve been with people and shared beautiful moments like traveling or staying up all night and watching the sunrise. And I knew those were special moments. But something was always wrong. I wished I’d been with someone else.
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| — | Before Sunrise (1995), Richard Linklater (via imfantasyparade) |
How to Compose a Photo
Rules? Really? I know what you’re thinking… you don’t like rules. Well guess what? Neither do I. In the words of Pirates of the Caribbean’s Barbossa they’re more what you’d call “guidelines” than actual rules.
This is part 1 of a series of articles I’ll be writing to make you a better photographer. If you like them, or even if you don’t let me know using the comments below.
Now it doesn’t matter what type of camera you’ve got – whether it’s a simple point-and-shoot, or the latest Nikon with a top-of-the-range lens – you’ll become a better photographer by following these guidelines.
Rule (guideline) number 1 – The Rule of Thirds
Simply put, the rule of thirds helps you to get maximum impact in your photos by making sure you fill the image with interesting things. It consists of a 3×3 grid and the aim is to fill up as much of the grid as you can. Now I’m not saying there absolutely has to be something going on in every single part of the grid but as a general rule it will make your photos better.
“Sognsvann” captured by Rino (Click Image to See More From Rino)
A simple technique I use is to get a photo I’ve taken and overlay it with a 3×3 grid. I then count how much of the grid I’ve filled up. I normally use MS PowerPoint and overlay the photo with a 3×3 table but of course you can use any other software package that you’re comfortable with, or you can even print the image and use tracing paper for your grid instead.
Rule (guideline) number 2 – Balancing
Balancing can be used alongside the Rule of Thirds to produce photos that are just that little bit different. We’re all used to taking photos where we try to get the focus in the centre of the image. The balancing technique puts this focus somewhere else, and at the same type adds some other interesting elements to the image.
“llocos” captured by John Sacriz (Click Image to See More From John Sacriz)
Rule (guideline) number 3 – Viewpoint & Angles
You might have heard the quote “fail to plan, plan to fail”. It’s normally used in business to demonstrate the importance of planning.
If you take a car manufacturer – it doesn’t just build cars – a lot of design, development and testing goes on in the background before it even gets to the production line. Those same principles apply to photography.
Photo captured by Kameron Barney (Click Image to See More From Kameron Barney)
Before taking your shot take a quick look around. Think about your audience and how they’ll see the photo. Do you want a shot taken at eye-level, down below, from the left or right, or from an elevated viewpoint? Each angle or viewpoint will give the audience a completely different perspective of the photo.
Rule (guideline) number 4 – Backgrounds
Backgrounds can make or break a photo. You can have the most amazing focal point of your image but something distracting in the background can cause the whole photo to fail. I’ve seen many a photo fail because of an exit sign or other distracting element in the background.
“On the edge” captured by Alexei Demin (Click Image to See More From Alexei Demin)
If you can move around do it – if you can get your subject to move even better. Some people of course prefer to Photoshop the bad bits out later. My advice to you is concentrate on getting the perfect photo first time every time. I can guarantee you’ll become a better photographer for it. Only if you’ve tried your best and it’s impossible because of something outside your control should you turn to Photoshop.
Rule (guideline) number 5 – Depth
What is Depth? It’s a way to make photos look more real – to make them stand out a bit. Our eyes can make out objects at different distances quite easily but in photos it can be quite challenging.
Photo captured by jeffrey campbell millar (click image to see more from jeffrey campbell millar)
The trick is to take a photo which has objects or elements at different distances and make people believe what you saw when you took the photo.
Rule (guideline) number 6 – Framing
Framing lets you to take a photo where you have so much going on but the focus is on 1 or 2 areas of the photo.
“Autumn Sunrise” captured by Sherry Slabik (Click Image to See More From Sherry Slabik)
Final words (for this article at least) – don’t be afraid to experiment
In the age of digital photography you can click away without thinking about huge photo developing costs. Compare photos taken at different angles, with different depths and different backgrounds to become the best photographer that you can be.
Happy snapping!
About the Author:
Mo Azam is a professional photographer (http://www.iamfoto.co.uk/) based in the UK.
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This is a man’s world
This is a man’s world
But it wouldn’t be nothing
Nothing without a woman or a girl
You see man made the car
To take us over the road
Man made the train
To carry the heavy load
Man made the electric light
To take as out of the dark
Man made the boat for the water
Like Noah made the ark
This is a man’s man’s man’s world
But it wouldn’t be nothing
Nothing without a woman or a girl
Man thinks about the little betty baby girl
And the baby boys
Man makes them happy
Cause man made them toys
And after man made everyhing
Everything he can
You know that man makes money
To buy from other men
This is a man’s world
But it wouldn’t be nothing
Nothing not one little thing
Without a woman or a girl
He’s lost in the wilderness
He’s lost in bitterness
