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Rule of Thirds: ^^^^^^^
These two pictures show the Rule of Thirds. Rule of Thirds is a rule used to help determine the optimum subject placement. In Rule of Thirds, you usually do not want to center the the subject in the photo. You want that subject to fall on one of the thirds.
Rule of Thirds: ^^^^^^^
These two pictures show the Rule of Thirds. Rule of Thirds is a rule used to help determine the optimum subject placement. In Rule of Thirds, you usually do not want to center the the subject in the photo. You want that subject to fall on one of the thirds.
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Golden Mean/Section: ^^^^^^^^^^^^
These two photos are examples of Golden Mean (section). Golden Mean is a mathematical equation adapted to artists and photographers to lead someone's eye to a point of the most positive space on a photo. Positive space is the part of the photo that is filled with lines, shapes, or objects. Its opposite is Negative space, which is empty space around an object. In my photo (bottom), the cabinet leads my eye to the scissors holder cup in a curve shape, going from Negative space to the part that has the most Positive space.
Golden Mean/Section: ^^^^^^^^^^^^
These two photos are examples of Golden Mean (section). Golden Mean is a mathematical equation adapted to artists and photographers to lead someone's eye to a point of the most positive space on a photo. Positive space is the part of the photo that is filled with lines, shapes, or objects. Its opposite is Negative space, which is empty space around an object. In my photo (bottom), the cabinet leads my eye to the scissors holder cup in a curve shape, going from Negative space to the part that has the most Positive space.
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Symmetry: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
These two photos are examples of Symmetry. Symmetry is all around us in a natural or man-made form. Symmetry is also when an object or something in the photo is the same as something else. Things in the photo are in the same pattern. Symmetry can make attention-capturing photos and can make a bold statement such as power. Symmetry is also a way to make a sense of harmony and balance.
Symmetry: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
These two photos are examples of Symmetry. Symmetry is all around us in a natural or man-made form. Symmetry is also when an object or something in the photo is the same as something else. Things in the photo are in the same pattern. Symmetry can make attention-capturing photos and can make a bold statement such as power. Symmetry is also a way to make a sense of harmony and balance.
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Asymmetry: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
These two pictures are examples of Asymmetry. Asymmetry is opposite of Symmetry. Things in asymmetry may be the same, but are imbalanced. Something maybe shorter or longer or there may be less of something or more of something are just a few examples. Using asymmetry can create power and beauty since there is beauty in imbalance.
Asymmetry: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
These two pictures are examples of Asymmetry. Asymmetry is opposite of Symmetry. Things in asymmetry may be the same, but are imbalanced. Something maybe shorter or longer or there may be less of something or more of something are just a few examples. Using asymmetry can create power and beauty since there is beauty in imbalance.
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Counter Balance: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
These two photos shows Counter Balance. Counter Balance is when something is placed into the photo to balance out the main subject, so the main subject doesn't make the photo seem to weighty on one side or leaning toward one end. This balancing object is usually something of lesser importance.
Counter Balance: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
These two photos shows Counter Balance. Counter Balance is when something is placed into the photo to balance out the main subject, so the main subject doesn't make the photo seem to weighty on one side or leaning toward one end. This balancing object is usually something of lesser importance.
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Breaking the Pattern: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
These two photos show Breaking the Patter or the rules. Breaking the rules mean that you break the rule of composition or some other rule that photography conforms to. One can break the rules in photography when it will make the photo look the best, like putting a subject in the center, which can give a much nicer look. Another example would be putting a horizon line in the center of the photograph. It all depends on whether or not breaking the rule will make the picture look that much better or special.
Breaking the Pattern: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
These two photos show Breaking the Patter or the rules. Breaking the rules mean that you break the rule of composition or some other rule that photography conforms to. One can break the rules in photography when it will make the photo look the best, like putting a subject in the center, which can give a much nicer look. Another example would be putting a horizon line in the center of the photograph. It all depends on whether or not breaking the rule will make the picture look that much better or special.
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Framing: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
These two pictures show Framing. Framing is putting a foreground around the subject to "frame" the subject. Putting the foreground can help bring the viewer's eye toward the subject because the subject is framed and is basically pointing toward the subject, so nothing distracts from the subject. Some questions to ask when putting a frame on a subject are would the subject be missed if the foreground was removed and will the frame make the overall picture enhanced. Layers is similar to framing in that there are layers of foreground that frame something in the background. An example would be with foothills being in front of a mountain range or on the sides. These would frame the background mountains giving a cool look.
Framing: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
These two pictures show Framing. Framing is putting a foreground around the subject to "frame" the subject. Putting the foreground can help bring the viewer's eye toward the subject because the subject is framed and is basically pointing toward the subject, so nothing distracts from the subject. Some questions to ask when putting a frame on a subject are would the subject be missed if the foreground was removed and will the frame make the overall picture enhanced. Layers is similar to framing in that there are layers of foreground that frame something in the background. An example would be with foothills being in front of a mountain range or on the sides. These would frame the background mountains giving a cool look.
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Working in Odds: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
These two photos show working in odds. Working in odds is when there is an odd number of subjects that give the photo feeling or depth. People usually naturally look for this odd. Having an odd number of subjects can make the photo feel inviting or comforting.
Working in Odds: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
These two photos show working in odds. Working in odds is when there is an odd number of subjects that give the photo feeling or depth. People usually naturally look for this odd. Having an odd number of subjects can make the photo feel inviting or comforting.