Juxtaposition

By Persnickety Prints on December 27, 2011 Continue Reading

Juxtaposition- What is it?

juxtapose |ˈjəkstəˌpōz; ˌjəkstəˈpōz|verb [ trans. ]

the placement of two things (usually abstract concepts) near each other.
two subjects close together creating a contrasting effect : black-and-white photos of slums were starkly juxtaposed with color images.
the act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side; also : the state of being so placed

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Examples-

Light can be used to imply depth by finding situations where a brightly lit subject is juxtaposed against a detail that’s in shadow.

Subtle colored backgrounds harmonize the juxtaposition of black-and-white sketches and prints with color reproductions.

USING JUXTAPOSITION IN YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY-

The next time you see a grand mountain or large monument or building you want to shoot, try to think of how you can further the idea of that grand subject with juxtaposition.

Use something into the foreground to create the feeling or idea you’re trying to get across.
In a landscape shoot, try to look for something small in the foreground to place in contrast to the large mountain in the background.
Look for something that tells the story. A river leading into the scene or boulders that are slowly falling off the face of the mountain and are destined to become pebbles at the bottom of the stream.