Category Archives: Composition

COMPOSITION #6 – DIAGONALS: Dynamic Diagonals create a feeling of depth and movement

Dynamic diagonals are action lines that can zoom the eye into the distance. The illusion of movement depends on the angle and length of the line. The line could be a road, a row of trees or stones, a row … Continue reading

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COMPOSITION #5 – FRAMING: Elements at the edges that create a window effect

FRAMING is a compositional element that ‘holds’ the picture in at the edges. It creates a ‘window’ effect. It sometimes surrounds all or part of the subject and makes the image more intimate.

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COMPOSITION #4 – FOREGROUND Objects Create Depth

A FOREGROUND OBJECT in a scene is a common way to structure a photograph. A Foreground Object will help to create the illusion of depth in your very flat, two-dimensional photograph. In art and photography there are 3 basic planes: the … Continue reading

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COMPOSITION #1 – HOW TO EASILY MAKE AN IMAGE BETTER!!

INTRODUCTION TO SOME BASICS OF COMPOSITION Follow the Composition Series here to create better photographs! Scientists and researchers have described what you know you feel when the basic structure of something is a satisfying visual configuration – the Parthenon in … Continue reading

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COMPOSITION #3 – HORIZON LINES

Multiple Horizon Lines and the Rule of Thirds It is recommended that you view COMPOSITION  #1 and #2 first to really understand the Rule of Thirds. When you are constructing your image in the viewfinder of your camera, you can … Continue reading

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COMPOSITION #2 – RULE OF THIRDS How to make an image look great!

COMPOSITION: Use the Rule of Thirds to create great images!! When you learn the basics of photography composition you will have a lot more great photos to choose from! So, you need to know the choices you have to structure … Continue reading

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COMPOSITION: Quickly learn how to take better photos!

In just 10 minutes you can be taking better pictures with the camera you now have!! Avoid the three biggest mistakes amateur photographers make:

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