Jed,
putting something in a photo is a common way to show scale in a photograph.
for example, I may intentionally include a bit of properly lit white so I can adjust color better. In photographing small objects (macro) I may include a ruler or sometimes a coin.
In landscape photography of the 'here I am' variety...not necessarily for art, but simply for the vacation album, including something of known size always helps people relate to the photograph.
Sure, Everybody knows how large a soda can is. Good idea, no?
putting something in a photo is a common way to show scale in a photograph.
for example, I may intentionally include a bit of properly lit white so I can adjust color better. In photographing small objects (macro) I may include a ruler or sometimes a coin.
In landscape photography of the 'here I am' variety...not necessarily for art, but simply for the vacation album, including something of known size always helps people relate to the photograph.
Sure, Everybody knows how large a soda can is. Good idea, no?