The silhouette of a pedestrian passing the main Admiralty building is reflected in a puddle in St. Petersburg October 12, 2011. Image rotated 180 degrees. REUTERS/Alexander Demianchuk (RUSSIA - Tags: SOCIETY)ALEXANDER DEMIANCHUK/Reuters
One captivating image a day, the reason it was chosen and how you can shoot similar pictures.
Photo tip for Oct. 13: What really makes this image stand out are the leaves floating in the puddle above the reflection of the building. By composing the image this way the photographer has created the illusion of falling leaves in the sky. This is a great example of what moving around to compose your image can do.
Photo tip for Oct. 12: By using a macro lens or adapter that creates a very shallow depth of field the photographer is able to capture the dew drops on the on the spider. Try using a macro lens or extension tube to shoot very small objects like you haven't seen them before.
Photo tip for Oct. 11: The brown walls of the hut on both sides of the girls balance out the main subjects in the middle of the frame. The expressions on the girls faces leave the reader wondering what they are looking at.
Photo tip for Oct. 10: By exposing for the natural light the photographer is able to capture the rays of sunlight as they coming in through the openings. The angle the image is on adds a compositional interest as well. Try exposing your photographs for the highlights and see what happens.
Photo tip for Oct. 7: Daniel Gueorguiev of Etobicoke, Ont. shot this image on Sept. 26 of fallen leaves in a small stream near James Gardens and sent it in response to our fall colours assignment. Why we chose it: By shooting from a high angle straight down the photographer is able to capture the bright colours of the leaves popping off the background of the grey river rocks.
Each weekday, our photo editors will select one compelling image for prominent play in the newspaper. On Friday, we'll publish in the newspaper our favourite reader photo on a weekly theme. This week's assignment: Thanksgiving.