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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.

 

Click on each image to see larger version.

All images copyrighted by the individual photographers. All Rights Reserved. These images are for your viewing pleasure only and not be downloaded for any other purpose. These images have been digitally watermarked with the photographers' names and copyrights.

 

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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