Edge of Frame
In a shot that features edge of frame composition, the subject and environment are of equal focus. There is more curiosity for the viewer, as their focus can spread, and the eye movement is usually in and/or out of frame.
- Norman Parkinson
In this shot, the use of edge of frame isn't quite easily picked at a glance, but a further look at the shot will make it clear. As the viewer's eye follows the children up the ladder, it soon comes to their attention that they can't see the child at the top. This gives dynamics to the shot, and allows for eye movement to travel from the subject of the unseen child to the other children in the shot and further on to the people and buildings in the background. The contrasting colours of the dark ladder and the white sky also draw attention to the use of the edge of frame composition.
- Sebastião Salgado
This shot is very much telling a story. Even though the top half of the people in this shot is out of frame, there is still other details for the eye to focus on. Combining the people with the ground they are climbing up, as well as the colours, the use of the edge of frame allows the viewer to see more of the shot than would have been otherwise seen had the subjects been shown in full.
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