Patti‘s challenge this week is all about using Foreground, Middle Ground and Background to make your shot more interesting. Please visit her original post for brilliant examples!
I will use some of my latest photos from Africa, even though they will not be as diverse examples as Patti´s.
At the Victoria Falls Hotel: Chairs and tables are in the foreground, a bar in the middle and a painted balcony in the background. Even if this is not a symmetric picture, everything is in harmony.
This is a picture of very short perspective, but I can still see the three levels – zebra paintings in the foreground, painter in the middle and more paintings in the background.
The artist, Lemington Muzhingi, was a very warm person and when I asked about his art, he told us the moving story of how he became a skilled artist. As a child he admired his big brother, who effortlessly painted anything around him. When Lemington tried to paint like him, he was laughed at and mocked, so he hid his paintings under the carpet and continued to secretely practice. One day another boy in his class found one of his paintings and showed it to the teacher. That was the starting point for Lemington’s career and now he is a dedicated painter selling all over the world.
Back to the restaurant for dinner! Grass and branches in the foreground, the restaurant in the middle and clouds and more trees in the background.
Patti invites us to join in and share up to 3 photos that use this technique from our archives or from a photo walk. Link to her original post and use the “lens-artists” tag so we can find your post in the Reader.
A Big thanks to Tina and her beautiful Phone Challenge that proved phones are ready for primetime photography – and for me to practice… Next week Sofia returns with next challenge on Saturday, April 11th at noon EST. In the meantime, have fun and stay inspired!
Leya 
Wonderful gallery, Ann-Christine, but my favorite is the story and photo of the artist.
Mine as well!
The shorter the perspective the more interesting it becomes and your example is brilliant, Ann-Christine.
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These are wonderful Ann-Christine you can see the foreground, middle ground and background in each one. That image of the Zebra’s is amazing.
Thank you, Leanne – I loved the zebras and if I had had the possibility, I would have bought that one!
All these photos demonstrate the three layers very well. But the one that stood out for me was the one of the artist Lemington Muzhingi. I liked seeing him surrounded by his work like that, work that looks really excellent. I would have been tempted by one of his elephant portraits for sure!
I was very tempted…but resisted. I got his address and phone number should I change my mind!
Very nice! The artist’s story and paintings – both are incredible!
I loved his work – thank you!
I love the art shot AC, and I like the art. Did you buy one?
Thank you, Ritva – I got his phone number should I want one from here. Too cumbersome to bring on the train. But I LOVED them.
Beautiful images from your trip, AC. Of course your compositions are spot-on, and tell wonderful stories. I especially love the one of the artist.
Thank you, Patti for an interesting challenge! I loved that artist’s work.
Great examples Anne-Christine. The artwork picture is really good. I scrolled back to that image several times. It has a 3D effect which pretty much makes it the perfect image for the challenge 🙂
Thank you, Steve – his zebras did it for me!
A lovely post Ann-Christine.
Thank you so much, Rupali!
Thanks for the great artist story. Nice photo.
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No problems seeing the levels . . . the Victoria Falls Hotel one perchance being the clearest to ‘divide’ . . . ________________________________
True – not the best examples, but they will do!
Loved your choices Ann-Christine – the painter’s story was especially touching. Your Africa posts are really taking me back!
Thank you, Tina! I got his phone number should I want a work from him. It was too cumbersome on the train.
Ann-Christine, the photos clearly show the three planes. The hotel view is wonderful with that leading line. The same goes for the artist and the closing shot.
Thank you, Egidio! Maybe not the best examples, but different!
I loved your photos, especially the artist in Africa! Here is a link to my submission: Lens-Artists #392 – Framing | Wanderlust & Wonderment
Thank you! Yes, I have his phone number, should I want one of his works! It was too cumbersome to bring it on the train.
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Love the paintings, Ann-Christine. Nice story and a talented guy xx
Thank you, he was very interesting to listen to.
Oh, well-chosen examples. I like them all.
♥ Thank you, Margaret!
Gorgeous
Thank you!