Apogee Photo Magazine

The Photo Contest: Frame Within A Frame

The "frame within a frame" is a common technique in photography. The effect is caused by the use of objects or shapes in the foreground to frame the figure or subject. It is often used to enhance the importance or perception of the subject and create movement within the photograph. It is also commonly used to create the perception of depth.

The vast majority of images we received used windows and doors has the "framing" object. But as you will see below there are many other ways to create a "frame within a frame."

We chose Vien Ngo's self-portrait as the winner. Vien's image was one of the few that pushed the creative boundaries of the concept. It showed imagination and skill and is full of meaning. It is more than a simple photograph.

Heather Luff's portrait of "The Girl Looking Through Ladder" shows the power this technique can have in portraiture. The repeating patterns and the excellent use of positive and negative space makes this image superb.

Malie Rich-Griffith's "Tanzania Window" is haunting. Her excellent use of color and lighting make this image almost dream like. What I particularly liked was that her outer "frame" was as important as what you could see through the window.  Few other entries captured this importance. 

I chose the remainder of the images based upon their composition and photographic skill. Kudos to everyone.

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	Grand Prize "Self-Portrait" Vien Ngo Fresno, California
	Runner-up "Girl Looking Through Ladder" Heather Luff  Brighton, Massachusetts
	Runner-up "Tanzania Window" Malie Rich-Griffith Kailua, Hawaii
	Honorable Mention "Framing David" Bonnie A. McCue Jacksonville, Florida
	Honorable Mention "Colonial Window Frames" Pete Detsky Tucson, Arizona
	Honorable Mention "Stairframe - View" Linda Kernmaier Baden - Württemberg, Germany
	Honorable Mention "Untitled" Liana Maria Bittencourt Brazil
	Honorable Mention "Lindsay " Tom Vogt Fort Dodge, Iowa
	Honorable Mention "Animas Forks" Bill Woolsey Guthrie, Oklahoma

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