Landscape Depth
A landscape can be arranged in three distances: near, middle, and far. Making near things larger and far things smaller helps the picture look deep.
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In the picture
- Badge 1 sits on the large tree trunk.
- Badge 2 sits on the red roof of the house.
- Badge 3 sits on the highest mountain peak.
Examples
- A photo of a garden with flowers close, a fence farther back, and hills far away.
- A drawing of a road with a big sign near, cars midway, and clouds behind.
Key takeaways
- Near objects look bigger and sharper; far objects look smaller and softer.
- Three simple distances can make a flat picture feel deep.
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