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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How to be a good photographer

Want to learn how to be a good photographer? Here's how ...
First, accept that it will take time and practice. While we can not give you many tips to improve your work, the actual results only with difficulty. The good news is that digital photography makes the whole process simple and inexpensive. You can test a lot of pictures of different ways, see what works, then remove, without cost, except the batteries.

Your first task will be:
• Learn what makes a good photo (composition, technical qualities, etc..)
• Learn all functions of your camera, especially manual settings (if available).
• Learn what digital formats to use and how to work with pictures after taking them.
Once over, you start to judge your photos. It is very important to critique your work to improve.Even if it makes sense to get feedback from other photographers, you can also learn to judge your own efforts, if you know what you want.

Light Factor

Besides changing the shutter speed to manipulate light as it enters the camera, you can adjust the aperture, the opening through which light enters the camera. 
Like an eye, the aperture expands or contracts according to how much light you want. 
The aperture is adjusted according to a scale of f-stops. The lower the f-stop, the wider the aperture opening and the more light is allowed in. 
An f-stop number is universal from one lens to another.

What is shutter and aperture

     Shutter and aperture are camera devices that control light. Each affects how you make photographs differently. The differences can be used together to produce various results. Aperture controls depth of field, shutter speed can create blur, and other combinations can create great foreground detail and other interesting uses of focus.

Basic of Photography

Here's my basic tip of photography

A great way to be creative with your camera is the exact use of the shutter. The shutter is ideal for adding movement to your images or it can also be used to freeze an image.

The shutter is a mechanical device that length of time that light is allowed to act on the movie controls.
Most standard devices allow us to use a range of between 16 seconds and 1 / 1000 seconds.

You might ask why use a slow shutter speed of 16 seconds. Many landscape photographers would use a long shutter speeds when shooting in low light - sports photographers use fast shutter times when they need to freeze motion.

By using a shutter speed of 1 / 125 seconds to avoid all security in the fuzzy image - as a result of the movement, you need a tripod if the camera in hand to do the same.

What follows is a range of shutter speeds. Each time you press the shutter button to double click on the light and when we close the pane by a half of light. Opening the shutter to 1 second to two times lighter than a ½ second.

1 / 500 1 / 250 1 / 125 1 / 60 1 / 30 1 / 15 1 / 8 1 / 4 1 / 2 seconds 2 seconds 4 seconds ...

This component can also be reduced by half: 3 seconds can double the amount of light as 1.5 seconds.



The shutter is creative use of scenery when you take pictures of sports photos. If you want to add motion to your image a slow shutter speed may give a somewhat more common. Not more than take pictures of rivers. Use a slow shutter speed at the water intake will cause the water to blur, leading printing film.

Always use a tripod and slow shutter speeds that prevent blurred images.

In contrast, a fast shutter speed of 1 / 250 are used to pull the game or if the topic you need to shoot and still alive. Most wildlife photographers would use a fast shutter.

The best means of control over the shutter speed your camera to get practice. Try the following test for a better understanding of the shutter. Find a scene with fast movement of water - Put your camera atop a tripod. Take five images at different shutter speeds.

Take the first photo of a second and take half of the next. Then the rest of the images using the same sequence. When you're ready to hear how the water is with a slow shutter. Compare the five images. If done properly, the effect of water mist when shooting with slow shutter.

With the creation of vote shutter will add to your photos - the practice will help you master the technique.