Project 14: Vertical & Horizontal Frames

The aim of this project was to photograph the same scene, in landscape and portrait orientations, and compare the differences. I have taken my time with this project, and put together here examples from the last few months.

Detail of gravestone.
In this strongly graphic example, both orientations are interesting.

Yellow Berries.
The strong vertical line of the tree makes the portrait orientation stronger.
Self-portrait reflection.
The placement of the red decoration in the landscape orientation works slightly better.
Path with snow.
The graphic element of the winding path is emphasized more in the portrait image.
Lifebuoy.
Another strongly graphic image, the portrait orientation works better.
Green Gravestone.
Works in both orientations, though the portrait version is slightly more interesting.
Gravestone.
The large gravestone is more distinctly the subject matter in the portrait orientation, which makes for a stronger photo than the landscape shot, which has a 'record' feel to it.
Castle & Graveyard.
There is more context in the landscape orientation, combined with the dominant horizontal lines of the walls and gravestones.
Castle view from Princes St Gardens.
As the castle is the main point of interest in the photo, not the trees in the foreground, the landscape version is stronger.
Berries, with city view behind.
The landscape orientation with strong lines from cross-cutting branches works slightly better in this example.
Wall, Pentlands.
This snow covered, sunlit wall works in both orientations. I slightly prefer the portrait orientation, as the grasses are placed at 'rule of thirds' location and this makes the image stronger.
Snowy trees, Pentlands.
The zoomed in view of the branches is more interesting, though the tall trees suit the portrait orientation also.
Frozen Lake, Pentlands.
Both orientations make for effective, interesting photos. The portrait orientation follows the 'rule of thirds' more closely with the reeds filling more space at the bottom of the image which I think is more interesting.
Tree.
The landscape orientation includes more of the building, and makes for a stronger photo.
Notre Dame, Paris.
The landscape shot is more interesting in this case because the lamppost is an interesting feature.
Venice, boat.
The tall tower in the portrait orientation, slightly off-set to the left, makes for a stronger photo.
Venice, Canal.
The horizontal lines of the boat make the landscape orientation photo stronger in this case.
Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy.
Both images work in this case, though I think the portrait image is slightly stronger, with the long line of the rooftop combining with the bridge to form a 'zigzag' through the photo.
Boboli Gardens, Florence, Italy.
The landscape orientation works slightly better - the strong clouds in the sky are more interesting than the green foilage in the foreground of the portrait photo.
I think this project strongly emphasises the need to take photos in both orientations where unsure, and always at least consider using another orientation to make photos more interesting/effective.