I want to ask you a question,Have you ever photographed wind?
As an invisible thing, "wind" often appears around you and me.
However, people are used to capturing real scenes and objects, but few people can capture the charming figure of the "invisible and intangible" wind.
In fact, shooting the wind is also a very interesting thing,But do you know how to shoot the wind?Let's talk together today"Pai the wind"This matter.
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Why shoot the wind?
You may ask, the wind is "invisible and intangible", so why shoot it? In fact, although the wind is invisible, it is intentional.
When there is a "wind" element in the photos we take, the visual experience of the whole picture is quite different from that of the windless state.
Now, let's take a look at the award-winning works of IPPA photographer of the year Zhao Geli (Zhao Fairy Tale's father)-a sheet photo blown by the wind and another sheet photo without winds ~ Do you feel anything after reading it?
Obviously, the invisible wind in Figure ① is presented by the floating of tangible sheets, and the picture also has a dynamic aesthetic feeling. Figure ②, on the other hand, is in a static state, calm and unremarkable.
Therefore, when there is a "wind" element in your shooting scene, you capture it through the lens, and the photos you get instantly become dynamic.
In addition, the existence of wind, in a specific scene, can explain the current environmental atmosphere, which is a catalyst for the emotional expression of photos, and at the same time increases the visual appeal.
In the picture below, a woman stands by the window, looking ahead, and the sheets gently blown by the wind give the picture a more life-like scene, which makes the viewer seem to think behind this scene: What is the heroine in the picture thinking at this moment?
Therefore, when you want your photos to be dynamic or infectious, you can appropriately add the "wind" element to the picture.
So, under normal circumstances, where can you go to catch the "wind" figure? Next, let's discuss it together.
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Which scenes are easy to photograph the wind?
Under normal circumstances, if we want to capture the "wind" more easily, we need to choose a shooting scene with air circulation and relatively empty space.
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-Seaside-
For example, the seaside scene is an excellent choice for some friends living in coastal cities to "shoot the wind".
Like the surging waves beating the beach or the reef on the shore, it is the naughty existence of the sea breeze.
Furthermore, photographing the trees swaying in the wind by the beach is also a way to capture the wind.
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-grass & fields-
In addition to seaside scenes, when the wind blows through the grass and fields, the dynamic beauty of the wind can also be displayed in the lens by capturing the layers of "waves" raised in the picture or some vegetation swaying in the wind.
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-Spacious streets of the city-
If there are no empty natural scenes around, in fact, when there is wind in the city streets where we walk every day, as long as you are careful enough and thoughtful, you can also take pictures of "the wind blows things".
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-Interior window & balcony-
In addition, even in some indoor scenes, we can capture the moving moments of the wind with the help of ventilated places such as windows and balconies.
Of course, the above mentioned are only some shooting scenes, and the specific scene selection can be selected according to your shooting theme, actual season and weather conditions.
For example, at this stage, you can shoot some scenes of falling leaves, and some areas can also shoot scenes of falling snowflakes, all of which can shoot the effect of wind.
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How to shoot the wind well?
For the shooting scenes mentioned above, after you select the scene you want, we can turn on the wind shooting mode.
So what should we do to shoot the wind well? Here are 4 tips for shooting.
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-Technique 1: Present the invisible wind with the help of foreign objects-
Because wind is invisible, we can't see its appearance with naked eyes, and this characteristic is destined to show the existence and speed of wind through the actual movement trend and posture of foreign objects. and direction of movement.
Generally, we can choose some moreA light objectFor example, gauze curtains, balloons, kites, plastic bags... capture their postures raised or floating in mid-air through the lens, and then capture dynamic images.
In addition, we can also use some things that exist in nature, such as sand, leaves of vegetation, flowers, waves, clouds, etc., to describe the natural story of wind and everything in the world with the help of lens language.
If it is a portrait shooting, you can use the costumes and hair of the characters to show the existence of wind, thus enriching the emotional expression of the picture, which will help the photographer better highlight the theme of the photo and explain the feelings between people and wind.
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-Tip 2: Focus the shooting frame correctly-
After determining the subject and framing range of the picture, we should focus correctly.
Like some specific situations, due to the blowing of the wind, the things in the picture are prone to virtual effects, so during the shooting process,The focus should be placed on the foreground or some unmoving subject, to get a better picture effect, and present the flowing posture of the wind in another visible form in the sight of every viewer. Is it turbulent? Or gentle? Clear at a glance.
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-Tip 3: Turn on continuous shooting to capture dynamic pictures-
Due to the fluidity of the wind, the concrete subject things often move in position with the flow of the wind. In order to better capture the dynamic picture and not miss some wonderful moments, it is best to turn on the continuous shooting mode of the mobile phone camera after locking the focus, so that you can capture the wind or elegant, lovely or fierce posture as much as possible, and finally get the shooting picture you want.
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-Tip 4: Use the camera function of your mobile phone to shoot motion blur-
Regarding shooting style, if you want to shoot differently from others and make your photos more artistic at the same time, you might as well try to use the camera function of your mobile phone to shoot some pictures with dynamic blur.
For example, the [streamer shutter] mode is used to record the dynamic feeling of flowers swaying in the wind. At this time, the fuzzy visual experience gives the picture a psychedelic color, and you can feel a little romance created by the wind when savoring it carefully.
Or, use the "Live photo" (live function) in the iPhone camera to capture the dynamic moments of the ebb and flow of the sea, and skillfully blend the quietness of the sky and the carnival of the sea in the same picture.
These dynamic blurred pictures form a strong visual contrast with the surrounding scenery, which makes the photos moving and quiet, virtual and real, and the photos are no longer boring.
-Summary.
It is often said that everything can be photographed, even the invisible wind, and we can show its charming posture with the help of concrete things.
Because of the uncertainty of the wind, you never know what interesting pictures will happen in the next second. So when you master the above shooting skills, you will find that shooting the wind is really a particularly interesting thing.
If you also like the wind, then it's okay to try to be a wind-chasing teenager.
