We are asked to create an image of a large space with a tiny human figure, one that is at first glance not so easily seen.
Consider how obvious, to a viewer’s eye, the figure will be in the image. Some delayed reaction adds to the interest of looking at this kind of photograph, and there is even an element of surprise if the scale of the place (perhaps a cathedral interior) is larger than expected.
I went to Dubai Mall, scene of many a photo exercise, to specifically look for such an image and - voila - it didn't take long. It was early morning, before many of the shops were open, so there was little problem with crowds or long waits for a suitable shot. I succeeded in capturing something of great scale, but the image lacks any dynamism and seems quite flat. A landscape crop reduced the scale and made the image a bit more interesting for bringing out detail.
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