So, we learned that easy symbols work well for the leadership. The question is, WHY? The answer is easy: "because they are impressive and therefore memorable".
I want to generalize this point into "what factors work well for the effective impression?"
ーmy answer is "Abstraction and Emphasis"
First, in order to give something strong and flamboyant impression, I think you have to abstract the essence, the core part of what you want to tell or show. Then, you have to emphasize it.
Let me show you some example.
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These are photos both I took in Seoul, Korea. Basically these are taken in the almost same place and time...but don't you think B is more impressive?:D (Yes!)
A, I didn't do anything to this picture. B, I processed it.
Since what I wanted to trim from the scenery was the beautiful gradation of the sky, in the picture B, I emphasized the saturation. In other words, I "abstracted and emphasized".
I like processing these kind of photos because I think by processing, I can save not only the image of that moment but also the feeling and impression I had then. May be that's why so many people fell in love using apps like "Instagram" or "Pinterest" (actually I do love both lol)
Hi Ei,
ReplyDeleteThanks for two great posts (and almost a third!). Speaking of which, I like what you said about how time flies when you get too absorbed in something—that is flow! We all need more flow in our lives. So find flow; it is important.
Also, I like what you say about charisma and the pairing of the concepts of "friendliness" and "force." I have never thought of it that way but I think you are absolutely right, that these are key elements to charisma and leadership.
Finally, I too am into photography and I vote for picture 2 as well. I also do a lot of post-processing of my images as well, and it really makes a difference. As the great American photographer once said: "Great photographs are made, not taken."