Photographic Composition

The term of the composition refers to the contents of an image, especially how everything in the image is built. This includes the purpose, size and relative position of objects in the photo, lighting and tonal balance, etc. There are many rules on the composition, most of them fairly easily. If you follow the rules (at least when you start) you can find your best photos automatically.

The following pages provide more tips on composition:
• Be clear about the subject
• Compose the entire frame, not just the subject
• Use different camera angles
• Strive for balance
• Use lines

BE CLEAR ABOUT THE SUBJECT

Make sure you know exactly what you picture, that is a clearly defined topic. For an example, if you picture a person and you are not interested in what happens in the background, compose the image accordingly (e.g. to zoom in on them or closer). Even if you take pictures of flowers, all plans, but you should also try to get up and close to a characteristic of an individual flower. You have no empty space on unnecessary or useless picture (e.g. much of the sky, as the subject on the ground). In some cases you may need a good reason for the empty space - the rule is set to ignore the empty space is useless. If it contributes to the effect of the composition is very good. In some cases, the subject is just a scene or a landscape. You do not necessarily object to a person or object - it can be anything. The point is aware of what it is that you try to capture the photo and how to achieve it can compose.

COMPOSE THE ENTIRE FRAME, NOT JUST THE SUBJECT
While focusing on the theme of the image, it is easy for other parts of the composition on the head. Before releasing the shutter, take note of everything in the photo - and not just the subject.
Always check frame edges. If an object is not completely level (i.e. part of it is outside the framework), make sure that there will always be correct. Some items are not good if you cannot see the whole, or at least a part of it. Part objects can be inferred, even confusing, for example, a sign that demand to be read, but it is cut medium term. You cannot always avoid this situation, sometimes doing nothing, and you can even use it for effect. However, there is something to keep in mind - trying to reason to include or exclude partial objects. It is very important to know how people in the background are made - it is better not cut unflattering way. You may need to frame to get enough of them shot to look at ease, or make them completely. The first example on the right includes a person in the background is cut off uncomfortable. To recover you can either zoom to the person, or out to people of both the substance appears to exclude.
If something in the photo attracts the eye more than the subject, try to compose the photo differently.
Below example shown how it was frame where the photographer try focus on the tears.

Other way, the framing skill also related to the focus of the photo.







SHOOTING ANGLE
One of the most common ways to add dramatic effect to a photograph is to use an interesting or unusual camera angle. Many shots can be given added impact by simple changes in the camera view. The photo on the top right has quite a nice composition, but the effect is much more dramatic when the camera is rolled to the right.

When the subject is a person, different angles can have a strong influence on how they are perceived. A photo looking down at a person can make them look diminished, or perhaps down-to-earth, informal, etc. A photo looking up at someone can make them look powerful or imposing





STRIVE FOR BALANCE
There are several types of "balance" in an image, such a mixture of objects near and far, a mix of light and darkness, so bad equilibrium is not usually such an image with too much light and no contrast. Experiment and learn to provide a nice balance. Look for different types of lines in the composition (e.g. buildings, poles, the horizon, etc..)
Look, the ant is hanging at the flower and a couple having a picnic near the lake. Over here contains a balance of light/dark tones, foreground/background, sharp/soft areas, etc.

     


Different ranges have different effects:
• Vertical lines mark the strength, power and height.
• The horizontal lines underline the breadth of the stability and security.
• The diagonal lines have a more dramatic effect that the dynamic vertical and horizontal.
• The curves reflect the nature, relaxation, sensuality, etc.
The lines can be used to guide the interest of the viewer, highlight the parts of the frame, and generally more interesting effects. Note that the lines are not artificial or even particularly clear.


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