Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Three Men © Moises Levy
Framing and composition are two of the most basic tools in every photographers arsenal, but they can also be some of the most powerful.
In his recent of photographs, Mexico City photographer Moises Levy shows how simple black and white photographs on the beach can be turned into wonderfully juxtaposed images with the help of perfect timing, great composition, and clever framing.
In speaking with DPReview about the ongoing series, Levy said “Human condition is the main subject of my photography. I use several resources to express my ideas in photography like perspective and scale. My images are intimate too — I believe being close to my subject helps me to create powerful images.”
Levy says he works with only one camera and one lens at a time — either his Leica or Fujifilm with a 28mm r 35mm lens.
“I prefer to create anonymous subjects and for that I like to work with backlight to create high contrast black and white images in a more graphic sense,” Levy tells DPReview. “I also like to shoot very minimal and clean images and for that I use very low angles in places with almost no distractions, like beaches and open spaces.”
You can keep up with Levy’s work by checking out his website or following him on Instagram, Flickr, and Facebook.
Photographs by Moises Levy, used with permission.
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
5 Guys © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Action 5 © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Action 8 © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Action 11 © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Arch © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Ave en tres palos © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Beer Man © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Chapuzon © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Communication © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Fisherman Net © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Fly © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Ghost © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Giraffes 1 © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Horses 2 © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Horses 1 © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Jump 1 © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Jump 2 © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Kid © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Kiss © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Looking For Turtles © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
My Dog And I © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
On Place 1 © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Perro Garza Y Hombre © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Play © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Resting © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Running 1 © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Shadow And Fisherman © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Soul © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Trapped 2 © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Volley © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Ball Head © Moises Levy
Friday Feature: Framing, timing bring juxtaposed beach scenes to life
Game 1 © Moises Levy
Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)