Receding Planes

The Strategy: Layering the frame through depth and distance.

This is your "Paris Corner" entry. It moves away from the "stripes" of Strata and focuses on the Z-axis—the distance from the lens.

• The Definition: Receding Planes is the art of "stacking" the frame from front to back. Rather than looking for horizontal lines, you are looking for Sequential Depth—a series of subjects at varying distances that lead the eye into the heart of the neighborhood.

• In the Field: Identify three distinct points of interest: a Foreground Anchor (like a brick wall or a tree), a Midground Subject (the street life or local architecture), and a Background Context (a distant landmark or the horizon). By keeping all three planes in mind, you create a three-dimensional narrative rather than a flat image.

• The Purpose: To provide Environmental Context. This strategy tells the viewer exactly where a specific corner sits in relation to the wider city. It turns a simple street photo into a story about scale and location.