Mergers
Unintentional (BAD)
A merger occurs when something in the background seems to “merge” out of or into your subject. This happens when you are so focused on your subject you do not pay attention to the background. You should always be mindful of other objects in the frame that may seem to “merge” with the subject. These mergers are distractions and can ruin a good photograph. For example, plants, lamp posts and railings positioned just so it looks to be growing out of a person’s head. Also, avoid border mergers where fingers, feet and joints are cut off in the frame.
Intentional (GOOD)
An intentional merging uses forced perspective and careful placement of objects to create an optical illusion. This is particularly used in creative photography to "fool the eye" and to make things that are impossible seem real.
A merger occurs when something in the background seems to “merge” out of or into your subject. This happens when you are so focused on your subject you do not pay attention to the background. You should always be mindful of other objects in the frame that may seem to “merge” with the subject. These mergers are distractions and can ruin a good photograph. For example, plants, lamp posts and railings positioned just so it looks to be growing out of a person’s head. Also, avoid border mergers where fingers, feet and joints are cut off in the frame.
Intentional (GOOD)
An intentional merging uses forced perspective and careful placement of objects to create an optical illusion. This is particularly used in creative photography to "fool the eye" and to make things that are impossible seem real.