WHAT IS RED THREAD IN PHOTOGRAPHY.?

Great question! The phrase “red thread” in photography doesn’t literally mean a red line in the picture—it’s a metaphor.

It comes from European (especially German/Scandinavian) expressions like “der rote Faden” which means a connecting theme, guiding line, or consistent element that runs through something.

So in photography, the “red thread” refers to:

• A unifying element in your images, such as a recurring subject, style, or mood.

• A visual guide that helps the viewer follow the composition—like a line, shape, or even color that leads the eye through the frame.

• A thematic connection across a series of photos (for example: documenting street vendors, capturing solitude in the city, or exploring neon lights).

👉 In short, the “red thread” is what ties your photo—or your whole body of work—together, giving it coherence and meaning.

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I planned to have four days of Photowalking around Kota Bharu #KBWalk ,but due to unplanned family errands which I love doing for my mother and son,I only managed to have two days with only less than 4 hours.Herewith I shared two photos taken behind Pejabat PAS. To do justice to the town,I need at least 7 full days and nights to capture the history and culture of the place.My first attempt had revealed a lot more for me to explore,discover and capture.Another missing dimension I need to have with me before I embark on KBWalk is the history of Kota Bharu. It has to be another time..May be after Eidil Fitri.

10th YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF ADIB NOH PHOTOGRAPHY BLOG

Here is a selection of my photos taken over the ten years with my Fujifilm camera, Smartphones (Samsung/apple) and Lumix LX5. How do I select 40 photos as shown here from more than 10,000 photos taken and uploaded? I just selected at random whatever photos I like to cover various genres of photography. May be I add ten more later.

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