Description
The Fibonacci Sequence is one of my favorite compositional tools in photography. I went to this location on Snodgrass in Crested Butte 4 evenings in a row. The first 3 were a bit disappointing as there were no clouds in the sky. The 4th evening however, clouds rolled in and an explosion of fantastic color happened.
Can you find the Fibonacci Sequence in this image?
Fuji GFX 100s
Fibonacci was an Italian mathematician in the late 11th and early 12th Century, credited with bringing the Arabic numeral system to Europe and introducing the use of the number zero and the decimal place. His name is today remembered for the Fibonacci Sequence; an integer sequence whereby each number is the sum of the two preceding numbers:
1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34 (and so on)
Although it may not seem obvious, there is a strong connection between this mathematical sequence and the composition of artwork. By visualizing each number as a square (increasing in size, in the same way as the sequence) and connecting the opposite corners of each square, you can create the Fibonacci Spiral.
The Fibonacci Sequence is intimately connected with another mathematical construct, the Golden Ratio (two quantities whose ratio is the same as the sum of the total to the larger ratio). If this is all getting a little confusing, don’t fear, we shall now leave the numbers behind.
The Golden Ratio is sometimes called the Divine Ratio. Mathematicians found that it was abundant in nature, in places as diverse as the proportions of the human face, the flowering of an artichoke, and the ancestry of the ideal bee.
Artists recognized that the Fibonacci Spiral is an expression of an aesthetically pleasing principle – the Rule of Thirds. This is used in the composition of a picture; by balancing the features of the image by thirds, rather than strictly centring them, a more pleasing flow to the picture is achieved.
What type of mounting do you offer?
I currently offer 2 mounting options: Float Frame, and Hanger Mount
For the ultimate modern look, our Float Frame makes for a stunning presentation of your metal print. The brushed anodized aluminum frame floats your print 1.3″ out from the wall for an amazing look. It provides much better edge protection than the Hanger and has a more finished look. No wonder the Floating Frame is our most popular framing method! A preinstalled wire enables you to hang your print right out of the box.
Hanger mounts are great for images up to 24×30, sizes above that I require the Float Frame for added durability. The hanger mount requires a nail to securely mount the print on your wall. The Hanger provides a very economical yet effective way to hang your metal print right out of the box. The 5″x5″ aluminum Hanger floats your print 1/2″ off the wall. For prints larger than 16″x20″, the Hanger is reinforced with a black 3/4″ thick rigid backer.
