The term Composition stands for "putting together", therefore a composition is the arrangement of visual elements in a photograph. When composing a photograph it is important to consider several key elements of composition, these being:
The rule of thirds: This is the fundamental building block of all of the rules of composition. The rule of thirds entails that you have two vertical lines equally spaced apart dividing the frame into three sections then the same horizontally creating another three sections. by placing the subject along or near those lines, particularly where they cross. you will achieve a more visually pleasing composition.
lines: Lines are a effective tool that can be used to add impact to a photograph.
leading lines are a useful device to lead the viewers eye to the point of interest within an image.
vertical lines: can create a variety of different moods, from power and strength to growth and development. shooting in portrait allows vertical lines to be exaggerated.
Diagonal lines: Can give a feel of motion and energy in an image.
Colours: Colour can be used to draw attention to a subject in a frame. Also use of colour can suggest emotion. For example warmer colours indicate happiness and joy etc and cooler colours such as blue can suggest sorrow etc in a composition.
The rule of thirds: This is the fundamental building block of all of the rules of composition. The rule of thirds entails that you have two vertical lines equally spaced apart dividing the frame into three sections then the same horizontally creating another three sections. by placing the subject along or near those lines, particularly where they cross. you will achieve a more visually pleasing composition.
http://www.photographymad.com/pages/view/10-top-photography-composition-rules
lines: Lines are a effective tool that can be used to add impact to a photograph.
leading lines are a useful device to lead the viewers eye to the point of interest within an image.
http://masteringphoto.com/leading-lines-in-riverscape-photography-composition/
vertical lines: can create a variety of different moods, from power and strength to growth and development. shooting in portrait allows vertical lines to be exaggerated.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jesstheex/135686647/
Horizontal lines: horizontal lines have a tendency to indicate calmness and tranquility in a composition.
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Diagonal lines: Can give a feel of motion and energy in an image.
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Colours: Colour can be used to draw attention to a subject in a frame. Also use of colour can suggest emotion. For example warmer colours indicate happiness and joy etc and cooler colours such as blue can suggest sorrow etc in a composition.
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Textures: Textures can make a photograph seem more engaging and tactile with a viewer. it can relate to/ suggest emotion in a composition. smooth textures: softer emotion, love, warmness. Rough textures: anger, resentment, sadness etc.
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Patterns: Repetition, rhythm: can produce quite artistic and abstract photographs. Pattern and rhythm can be a representation of endlessness or can draw the viewers attention in to a subject if it is to break the pattern.
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