Composition Terms

Rule of Thirds: In the rule of thirds, photos are divided into thirds with two imaginary lines vertically
and two lines horizontally making three columns, three rows, and nine sections in the images.
http://learnprophotography.com/rule-of-thirds/

Golden Triangle: In golden triangle photos, the photo is split into three triangles that contain the
same angles. One right-angled triangle runs diagonally from corner to corner, while the other

two triangles are created by drawing a line that goes from one of the other corners to meet
the diagonal line at a right angle.

http://www.school-of-digital-photography.com/2013/12/the-goldentriangle.html

Harmony: all parts of an image relate to or complement each other. Harmony can be
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Simplicity: keeping the information in a picture simple. The subject is close, and the
background is simple and avoids distractions from the subject.

http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/photography-the-rules-of-composition/

Rhythm: is the repetition of elements, often with defined intervals between them. Creates a
sense of movement. Regular rhythm occurs when intervals between the elements are close
in size and length. Flowing rhythm gives a sense of movement, often more organic in
nature. Progressive rhythm shows a sequence of forms through a progression of steps.
https://605.wikispaces.com/Rhythm

Camera Angle: refers to the way a shot is composed.

Eye level: the real world angle we see, seeing from eye level
High angle: shows subject from above, camera is angled down toward the subject
Low angle: shows the subject from below

Birds eye: scene is shown from directly above

Slanted: where the camera is purposely titled to one side so the horizon is on an angle
http://www.mediacollege.com/video/camera/angles/