Within the Frame (video): Recent Episodes
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Using the principles set forth in his book, photographer and humanitarian David duChemin critiques images that members of Peachpit's Within the Frame flickr group have posted.
In the final episode of the Within the Frame podcast series, David duChemin selects one of his own images to critique rather than one from the flickr pool. He reveals why he took the picture and the process involved in capturing the moment.
In the second-to-last episode of the Within the Frame podcast series, David duChemin selects two images called "Kiting" and "I'll Join You Later" by Moonting to illustrate how the mood and feel of an image is accomplished through aesthetics of the frame.
In episode 18 of the Within the Frame podcast series, author David duChemin selects an image of the Great Wall of China from the flickr pool titled "And So It Begins" to discuss how to give depth to a landscape image.
In episode 17 of the series, author David duChemin uses an image from the flickr pool called "Spain" to illustrate the role of lines within an image and how simplicity says more with less.
In this episode, author David duChemin selects an image titled "Dark Passenger" from the flickr pool to illustrate the issue of balance within the frame, why we compose images the way we do, and the rule of thirds.
In episode 15 of the Within the Frame podcast series, David duChemin discusses why lines are important in an image and the functions they serve including visual exploration.
In episode 14 of Within the Frame, author David duChemin discusses how conceptual contrast makes a bold statement in an image titled "Hop, Jump." He also reveals the new direction he's taking with this series.
In episode 13 of the Within the Frame podcast series, David duChemin compares two images from different photographers to illustrate the importance of having a clear subject in your photograph. He also reveals the last question you want a viewer to ask when they look at your image.
In episode 12 of David duChemin's Within the Frame series, three images are critiqued as a set to illustrate the effective use of color. duChemin discusses color psychology and how, when used correctly, it adds value to your images and evokes emotions.
In the 11th episode of this series, David duChemin critiques a photo aptly titled "Know when to hold it" - not to be confused with the hit song by Kenny Rogers. He emphasizes the concept of simplicity and how it can be used to effectively tell a story.
In episode 10 of the Within the Frame podcast series, David gives us his take on HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography and why adding a special effect to a photo can sometimes ruin its juxtaposition.
In episode 9, David duChemin talks about sharpness and focus, finding balance, capturing a moment, and the use and meaning of light in a black-and-white image.
David duChemin compares two separate series of photos selected from the Within the Frame Flickr pool. He also encourages all photographers to bend the rules of convention and focus on light, color, plus emotion to stir a deeper reaction within the viewer.
In episode 7 of the Within the Frame podcast series, author David duChemin critiques a beautiful image of a golf course, explains why a photograph is or is not compelling, and shares a plug-in that will enhance your image viewing experience on Flickr.
In the sixth episode of this series, David critiques a photograph, titled "Eden," of a little girl in a purple dress. He also addresses exactly what inspires him to choose particular images from the Within the Frame flickr pool.
This week David duChemin critiques "The Devil's Chopsticks." David discusses the mystery of the photograph and the superior lighting you'll see in the image.
Tune in for this week's image critiques from David duChemin. You'll hear about lighting, color depth, foreground, and background, as well as the importance of a photo's focus.
David duChemin critiques two more images submitted on the Within the Frame flickr group. David talks about the potential for the first image to become iconic. David's critique of the second image focuses on lighting and the importance of point of view.
In this inaugural episode, David duChemin explains the concept and scope of series. Then David critiques two images and covers concepts such as composition, quality of light, and combing foreground and background to create depth in an image.