What's Your Subject?

Описание: Photography Composition Challenge

This week's theme challenge is intended to be somewhat loose and open to interpretation. You goal is to think really carefully about the phrase "Being the Subject" and share photos which fit your interpretation.

Think about those words: "being" and "the" and "subject."

What does it mean to be? "Being" represents the present tense of a verb that signifies existence: be, will be, was.

And what about "subject"? In photography, we use "subject" to describe the focus of our pictures, the element we direct our audience's attention toward. However, "subject" carries additional meanings. You could be the subject of a king or the subject of an investigation.

And don't forget "the". We aren't capturing a subject or some subjects, we are looking at the singular and essential subject of this week's photo.

You might choose to be the subject of your own photograph. Alternatively, you could focus on a family member, a pet, or even a really cool teacup. The only requirement is that the subject must feel significant enough to deserve full and thoughtful attention.

The essence of this week's challenge is to explore *what it means to be the subject of your photo*. Use all your technical and artistic skills to convey to your audience the feelings and insights you have about the subject of your photo in hopes that your audience will understand you.

Guiding Questions
1. Is it the photographer or the audience who decides what the subject is?
2. What are you capturing in your audience when they stop and look at your photo?
3. Evaluate the different interpretations of "subject" in both photography and everyday life. How can these interpretations change the way you approach your photo challenge?
4. Create a plan for how you would use lighting and composition to make the subject of your photo seem more significant. Why do you think these elements are important?
5. Interpret the significance of "the" in the phrase "being the subject." How do your feelings on the concept of singularity affect your choice of what or who will be in your photo?
6. Distinguish between a literal and a metaphorical subject in photography. How might each type affect the emotional impact of your photo on the viewer?
7. Design a photo series that explores the concept of existence through the focus on one essential subject. What message do you want to convey through this series?