{"id":43158,"date":"2023-01-29T14:14:56","date_gmt":"2023-01-29T19:14:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.johnpaulcaponigro.com\/blog\/?p=43158"},"modified":"2023-08-08T14:36:18","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T19:36:18","slug":"4-alternatives-to-cropping-your-photographs-both-old-and-new-ways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.johnpaulcaponigro.com\/blog\/43158\/4-alternatives-to-cropping-your-photographs-both-old-and-new-ways\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Alternatives To Cropping Your Photographs – Both Old And New Ways"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Edges Darkened<\/em><\/p>\n

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Edges Retouched<\/em><\/p>\n

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So you don\u2019t want to crop your image. What other alternatives could you consider to minimize distractions? Here are four.<\/p>\n

Color - LHS<\/b><\/p>\n

Contrast is an eye-catcher. So, if you don\u2019t want elements to catch the eye, reduce their contrast. There are three types of contrast; luminosity, hue, and saturation. Depending on the situation, you may need to use one, two, or all three. Take your clues from the overall image and the immediate surroundings of the elements you\u2019d like to direct attention away from. Rather than sleight of hand, it\u2019s sleight of eye.<\/p>\n

Blur<\/b><\/p>\n

One of the strongest ways to deflect attention from an element is to blur it. The more you blur it, the less focus it will demand. Blur it enough, and it will disappear into its surrounding field of color. Take care to manage transitions between blurred and sharp areas convincingly (as if the blur happened in camera rather than in post-production); if they aren\u2019t handled well, the blur will stand out as artificial and attract attention rather than reduce it.<\/p>\n

Distort<\/b><\/p>\n