The Wider Frame

35mm is the classic Frame.

It set the standard for visual expression.

The simplicity of this Frame created legends in this field.

My three heroes were Gordon Parks, Henry Cartier Bresson and Joel Meyerowitz

The classic frame would be used for many different visual expression. Specifically by the focal length used.

50mm was preferred by Bresson.

Meyerowitz favoured the 35mm on the streets of New York.

I can understand this because a city like New York is compressed. The 50mm would feel really tight. The classic Frame of 35mm matches this specific Lens choices and presents what I considered the perfect frame.

The 35mm Lens is the beginning of a wider field of view.

This means more space to fill the frame with content and context. This is perfect for the streets and requires skill to use well.

I like the 35mm Lens - this would be my XF23mm 1.4.

I would set my Aperture to F8 or F11 and Zone Focus to around 3 or 5 meters and create images effortlessly.

I have gotten a taste for using Wide-Angle Lenses now.

I’m really in the love with the 16 mm field of view.

This is my favourite - 24mm in full frame terms.

It’s Wide and just right.

I am sticking with this for the next few weeks.

Seeing wider and deeper.

Looking for layers and interesting connections.

The Wider Frame is exciting and dynamic.

To be continued.

Thanks for reading