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Capturing Moments: From Decisive to Extended in Photography

This guide explores the evolution of photography from Henri Cartier-Bresson's "Decisive Moment" to the concept of "Extended Moment." While the decisive moment captures fleeting, unique instances, extended moments require more controlled setups, allowing for potential repetition of scenes. However, even familiar settings can change due to varying light, seasons, and other unpredictable elements. This text delves into the nuances of controlled shots and what makes a photograph truly great—understanding these dynamics can elevate your photographic skills.

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Capturing Moments: From Decisive to Extended in Photography

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  1. Intro to CG II Extending the Moment

  2. Decisive to Extended Moment • In Photo 1, week 1, you learned about the DM (Henri Cartier Bresson a.k.a. The Decisive Moment). • You have learned how to pull the trigger such as basic camera operation and composition. • Many pictures may truly exist for only a fraction of a second in time time, rarely, if ever, to be repeated. • I may be able to recreate a scene, but it is usually impossible to get the same shot again.

  3. Controlled Shots • Many shots will have a highly controlled setup…and COULD be redone. MAYBE even improved. But it is unlikely that you will.

  4. Controlled shots in the field • Even though it is a scene that was there yesterday and will most likely be there tomorrow, there are so many variables that make it just so because of exactly when you were there. • What are some variables that might occur for a shot like this? • Lighting (what time of day did you get there) • vegetation (what time of season) • water flow (very seasonal…high water during the spring, minimal during the summer, could turn to ice in the winter), • trees fall into the landscape during the winter • people wandering through your picture • camera equipment changes (i.e. better camera, better lenses)

  5. Photo II • Let’s Look at What Makes a Winning Photograph

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