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October nth, 1933
An everyday subject with pictorial possibilities.
THERE are so many pictures in every home, its parts, its incidents, and its trivialities, that when we do observe them we wonder why we have passed them over in our search for subjects for the camera. It is a case of familiarity breeding contempt. Things that we see every day lose their novelty and appeal, although their interest would be apparent at once to a stranger.
It is possible, also, that the more modem style of photographic conception and point of view may awaken us to the subject matter that lies within the home. You need not, however, follow any “ formula ” when using your camera within your own home ; rather develop a style of your own.
Given any home subject, the vitality of the picture will depend on how you arrange it, and how you illuminate it. There are before your eyes such a variety of subjects, arrangements and illuminations possible that no spare evening need be empty.
A few suggestions on these points will serve to emphasise the fact.
Your pictures can be centred on things of home interest. Pots and pans, kitchen utensils, flower decorations as well as home corners and decorations. Cut glass and china-ware ; the pro¬ duce of dairy or kitchen garden can be effectively used. Beauty in these things demands beauty in light and shadow and taste in placing. These can be brought a Corner by the Window.
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By DAVID LEIGH
together on the table in your room.
Home things can be arranged decoratively with the pictorial in view or else on a specific plan with the object of amusement and enter¬ tainment. Knitting, reading, games of chance, home sports, serving tea, or any of the home occupations from the making of a recipe to the pastimes of a party.
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Action in these doings can be sug¬ gested, even if conditions are static. The knitting is laid aside for a moment, the hand can be stationary, resting on the game piece, or else the teapot (for instance) just ready to serve.
Close-up arrangements are effective, they also allow for the closer light source, giving stronger effects of light and shadow. Details of action often give more pleasing results than fullsize effects. Keep backgrounds simple and preferably dark. Shades and
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