3. Key points from research so far including artists names :
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Other Rules of
Composition
There are other ways besides the rule of thirds to use lines and shapes to strengthen
an image. Here's a quick overview of six additional methods of composition that can
strengthen your images.
The Triangle
The Circle
Frame Within a
Frame
Leading Lines
Negative space
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The Triangle
When you take a photo basing the composition
of a triangle that goes from one corner to the
two opposite sides, the image is stronger and
more dynamic.
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By placing objects along strong diagonal lines,
creating a triangle, you'll add strength to your
image, as the eye is led from one corner to the
other… Try it and see how dynamic your photo
turns out to be…Remember balance…
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Look closely…can you tell where the triangles are?
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Remember composing with
diagonals or triangles and balance
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Frame Within a Frame
Use materials in your foreground and include
them in your photo around two or
more of the edges, creating a
"frame within a frame“ effect.
Mostly done with trees or branches, archways,
doorways, etc. to frame the views you want to
capturing…
Good for landscape or urban shots…
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The frame should have at least 2 sides.
Avoid using only one side of the frame which
could create off-balance shots.
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Can you spot the
frames?
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Leading Lines
Leading lines are great in composing a photo…
Line created by the path leads the viewer into the
photo, as if they were standing on the trail, ready
to walk right into the image.
The photo is interesting because it “invites” the
viewer into the picture…
Think about how you would like to “invite” the
viewer into your picture…
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Combine 2 or more techniques together…
Notice the photo below. The road leads your eye into the image, meets the horizon
which is one third from top of photo (rule of thirds combined with leading lines).
Edges of the petals lead the eyes into centre of flower…
Row of trees or street lights vanish in the distance, etc…
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The Circle
The circle can be used very effectively when
composing a photograph, if the subject is right.
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Rhythm
Another way to create dynamic
impact in your photograph is with
the use of "visual rhythm".
Use repetition of form and shape in
an image to create interest.
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Negative Space
Negative space implies only small portion of
frame is taken up by subject matter itself.
Used either to make the subject matter seem very
small, or give impression of subject matter in a
wide-open space – “less is more” approach.
Balance of negative space and subject is crucial…
use rule of diagonals as basis…
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Putting it all together
Learn to see compositionally by taking abstract
photographs.
By abstract, subject matter is unrecognizable for
most part. Get in close, use colour and lines in your
composition. When you're done, look closely at it.
Does the photo feel "balanced"?
If the photo does not seem to resemble anything
you’ve ever seen before, chances are that you’ve
succeeded in taking an abstract shot…Congrats!!
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Look at the image on the right…
Combination of rule of thirds and
diagonals… Diagonal giving strength to the
composition. Petals meet each other at the
bottom third of the image.
Sometimes by combining techniques
a different composition arises.
Test it yourself and create your own signature
style.
Be your own master.
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The light falling on a red object in
the background was captured to
make a vivid abstract.
Once again the rule of thirds
comes into play with the
technique of “getting closer”.
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The line of rivets is aligned using
rule of thirds and the texture
creates an interesting abstract.
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Let your imagination run wild and test out some of the techniques discussed…
Explore your style and have fun
discovering your hidden talents!
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Take your own images now
bearing in mind our discussion
about compositional elements
and your initial research so far
Think about this as a preinspired by shoot
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