Composition

the key to a grate photo

Rule of thirds
This is a guide to space
This is a guideline used in photography to help with composition basically the rule suggests that the image should be divided
up into 9 equal squares for expale

This is so the compositional elements can be placed along least

lines or at the intersections for example the tree and the horizon in
this photo. By doing this you can create more tension, interest and
intrigue then if you where to just stenter your subject.

Below I have taken some photos that represent the uses of the rule
of thirds:
Leading lines
Leading lines are there to draw the viewers eye through the image or to highlight of focus the viewers focus on the object that
you want them to. They can be intentional or unintentional, they could be natural lines created by an object or placed there
by you. Whichever way they can be very affective when used properly.
For example hear are some examples of using leading lines well:

In this photo the Below are some expels that I took

net is leading your
eyes through the
photo
And in the photo
below the flower
beds are leading
your eyes to the
wind mill
Witch is the Maine
Focus
symmetry
Symmetrical photos stand out well because they are attractive to look at, humans are more drawn to visual perfection and
composition that works in harmony.

The most common type of symmetry that is Below I have taken some of my own photos using
found in photos is vertical symmetry to tell of symmetry:
it is vertical symmetry you can draw a vertical
line in the centre of the composition if booth
sides are symmetrical then your photo will
look visually appealing.
The is another type of
symmetry called horizontal
summitry this is the same as
vertical however the line that
you draw would go horizontally
across you photo

Radial symmetry envoles a

shape that goes round and
round with the same pattern
Reflective symmetry is all
about reflections it could be
dun in in water or glass and
buildings.
Pattern
Pattern photography utilises elements that are repeated, the repetition of lines, shapes and tones or colour can create and
interesting image. There are photographers that use pattern as the mane subject but some just use it to enhance the over all
composition and look of the photograph.
Photographers can choose to emphasize pattern or to brake the pattern in order to enhance the image.

Emphasising the pattern Below are some examples that I have

A repetitive pattern that fills the frame gives the impression taken:
that the pattern is massive and goes beyond the image even if
the pattern or repetition is only enough to fill the screen. This
is done to take images of people’s faces in a group or crowd or
an assembly of arranged bottles in a factory.

Braking the pattern

Another technique is capturing the disruption in
the flow of a pattern. Using the previously
mentioned examples, photographers can have one
person wear a yellow shirt in a crowd wearing
purple. These disruptions can happen naturally or
can be manipulated to appear as such. The break
can be achieved by introducing an element in a
contrasting colour, with a different shape or
texture. Removing one of the elements that make
up the pattern can also work. Focus on the break
to create emphasis.
Negative space and space
One way space it important to a photo is that if there Is more space around the subject then it can make the can change the
meaning of the photo e.g. more space makes the subject more venerable. And if the photo is close up it make the photo
more interment.
As well as this if there is space around a person then the object is more defined by there surroundings.

Positive space Below are some examples of photos that I have taken using
Positive space is any part of the photo that jumps out from negative space:
its surroundings. That includes your subject, for example,
along with other noteworthy areas of detail.
Negative space
Negative space is just the opposite to positive space It is
the aria that duss not stand out surrounding the positive
space acting as a buffer and stopping the photo being to
busy and overwhelming.
Photos with high
amounts of negative
space are:
• Empty
• Subdued
• Peaceful
• Calm
• Isolated