Qualities to look for in a great photo!
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General Rules
Keep
the Picture Simple
If a picture is too cluttered,
the viewer's attention will be divided. There are a few easy
steps in keeping a picture simple:
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Give
the center of interest the most attention.
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Choose
uncomplicated backgrounds.
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Move
in close to the subject.
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Rule of
Thirds
When looking through the
view-finder, draw imaginary lines as shown below. When used
correctly, the rule of thirds provides greater interest in an
otherwise boring subject.
When taking a picture of
horizontal or vertical lines, the picture will look more
interesting if the line is not placed in the middle section of
the photo.
Balance
It is important to balance a
picture. Good balance is the arrangement of shapes, colors,
light and dark in a complementary way. Using symmetry can divide
a viewers attention.
Framing
The purpose of framing is to give
a picture depth. Framing is using trees, animals and any other
object to surround the picture to make it more interesting.
Mergers
A merger is when two separate
objects appear to become one, usually occurring accidentally.
Mergers occur when a subject appears to have something growing
around it in the background. The classic example is people
standing in front of trees, thus appearing to have a tree
growing from their head.
There are two types of mergers -
near and complete - each name telling what it is. Mergers can be
avoided by uncomplicated backgrounds.
Keep Your
Camera Ready
Take your camera with you
wherever you go. Keep it loaded with film! Some of the best
pictures will be the ones you never thought of. Instead,
spontaneous moments can make priceless pictures. If you camera
is too inconvenient to carry around everywhere, a pocket-sized
model can be handy.
Remember rules are made to be
broken!
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