Photograph by Joel Sartore, National Geographic It’s the colors
in this abstract photograph that allow us to recognize the birds
in flight as macaws. Because macaws have such bright and
distinctive colors, photographer Joel Sartore was able to create
a successful abstract image, one in which birds of quieter hues
would have disappeared. —Annie Griffiths Photo Tip: Distinct
colors can help the viewer recognize objects in an abstract
view. When presented with this advantage, the photographer has
more leeway to be creative with time exposures and motion while
still allowing the subject to read. Enjoy more photos and buy
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