Photography Composition

1. Simplicity



















The simple background used in the picture helps to make sure that the viewer can focus on one thing. Nothing in the background competes with the main focal point.
2. Rule of Thirds














In the photo above, the camera has focused the most important elements along the imaginary grid. This helps add a balance to the photo.
3. Lines



















In the photo above, the white street lines lead the readers eyes toward the alerting sign.
4. Balance














Having the buildings be even on both sides makes the picture feel more balanced. It also leaves little white space that can make the picture feel boring.
5.  Framing












The picture above uses framing by showing the water surrounding the island. The water makes the island feel far away, but also gives the eye nothing else to focus on.
6. Merging














In the picture above, the people leaving the building and the firefighter overlap. The key elements of the photo are colliding, making a merger.
7.  Symmetry and Patterns



















The photo above uses man-made symmetry of the buildings lines. A person falling out of the building breaks the symmetry and creates a very clear focal point for the picture.
8. Viewpoint



















The photographer shoots from just below eye-level to capture the entire scene with the burning and smoking buildings in the background and the citizens running away from the buildings.
9. Create Depth



















In the picture above, the photographer uses the pieces of falling building overlapping each other to create a sense of depth. The pieces overlap each other and the mind recognizes the picture as having depth.

10. Cropping













Including the boots in the foreground of the picture makes sure that the meaning of the picture will not be lost. This is because the boots are the very first thing that the viewer sees.

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