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Actually I felt there is a need for "Photography understanding" here as I didn't see much info on the same here.
So, no misunderstandings & fidgetting, just my personal opinion & some tips i got online.
* Lets start with the good old favorite - The Rule of Thirds - 'One of the most popular 'rules' in photography is the Rule Of Thirds. It is also popular amongst artists. It works like this: Imaginary lines are drawn dividing the image into thirds both horizontally and vertically. You place important elements of your composition where these lines intersect.' Of course some of the most stunning pictures break this and most of the following 'rules'. But it whether you follow them religiously or break them rebelliously its worthwhile knowing them.
* Find different heights to shoot from - 'The best photographs are made when the photographer chooses a vantage point to suit the subject, and it is surprising how few subjects are suited by the height of a human standing at their full five to six feet'.
* There are five ways to 'both strengthen our photographic observational skills and improve our image making.'
The five areas are:
- Kill the Clutter
- Think Graphic Design
- Dark on Light and Light on Dark
- Be Mindful of Relationships
- Shoot not Objects, but rather Appearances
* Have an Eye for Detail - 'When an image is competing for space on a newspaper page it has to stand out. The enlightened editors at our papers allow images to arouse the reader's interest and don't insist that photographs tell the whole story all of the time. This approach works on every level, from the family album through e-mailed postcards to published images. Getting in close works.'
* Another useful tip on Framing Your Picture - 'The use of a frame can turn an otherwise plain picture into a pleasing one. Usually a foreground element is used to create the frame. Examples are an overhanging tree branch, a window frame, a door, arches, a fence, rows of trees, etc.' Also check out This tutorial on Framing Pictures
* Filling the Frame - 'Sometimes your mind tends to exaggerate what you see through the viewfinder of your camera. You often perceive things a bit bigger than they actually are and you also tend not to notice 'slight' distractions. What you end up with is photographs with huge areas of wasted space around the edge and people with things growing out of their heads. Make sure your subject fills the frame.' Having said this rules are meant to be broken - you might also want to try using space to make your viewer think.
* Cropping - 'One of the easiest ways to improve your photography is with careful attention to framing. Look into the corners of the viewfinder to see what is there. Do you need all that background? Can you get closer to your subject or zoom in? Would the picture look better as an upright or landscape?'
* Tips that come at taking stunning photographs from a slightly different angle to many other tutorials. Examine elements that include - Line, Shape, Texture, Color, Positive and Negative space, Rhythm, Chaos, Coherance and Balance (to name just some). Its a very helpful Composition tutorial.
* Lastly in this series of Composition Tips:Breaking all the Rules.
As said above, sometimes in knowingly breaking compositional rules we actually create some of the most interesting and emotion provoking images possible.
More @ PhotoTips @ [SIZE=-1]livingroom.org[/SIZE]
Actually I felt there is a need for "Photography understanding" here as I didn't see much info on the same here.
So, no misunderstandings & fidgetting, just my personal opinion & some tips i got online.
* Lets start with the good old favorite - The Rule of Thirds - 'One of the most popular 'rules' in photography is the Rule Of Thirds. It is also popular amongst artists. It works like this: Imaginary lines are drawn dividing the image into thirds both horizontally and vertically. You place important elements of your composition where these lines intersect.' Of course some of the most stunning pictures break this and most of the following 'rules'. But it whether you follow them religiously or break them rebelliously its worthwhile knowing them.
* Find different heights to shoot from - 'The best photographs are made when the photographer chooses a vantage point to suit the subject, and it is surprising how few subjects are suited by the height of a human standing at their full five to six feet'.
* There are five ways to 'both strengthen our photographic observational skills and improve our image making.'
The five areas are:
- Kill the Clutter
- Think Graphic Design
- Dark on Light and Light on Dark
- Be Mindful of Relationships
- Shoot not Objects, but rather Appearances
* Have an Eye for Detail - 'When an image is competing for space on a newspaper page it has to stand out. The enlightened editors at our papers allow images to arouse the reader's interest and don't insist that photographs tell the whole story all of the time. This approach works on every level, from the family album through e-mailed postcards to published images. Getting in close works.'
* Another useful tip on Framing Your Picture - 'The use of a frame can turn an otherwise plain picture into a pleasing one. Usually a foreground element is used to create the frame. Examples are an overhanging tree branch, a window frame, a door, arches, a fence, rows of trees, etc.' Also check out This tutorial on Framing Pictures
* Filling the Frame - 'Sometimes your mind tends to exaggerate what you see through the viewfinder of your camera. You often perceive things a bit bigger than they actually are and you also tend not to notice 'slight' distractions. What you end up with is photographs with huge areas of wasted space around the edge and people with things growing out of their heads. Make sure your subject fills the frame.' Having said this rules are meant to be broken - you might also want to try using space to make your viewer think.
* Cropping - 'One of the easiest ways to improve your photography is with careful attention to framing. Look into the corners of the viewfinder to see what is there. Do you need all that background? Can you get closer to your subject or zoom in? Would the picture look better as an upright or landscape?'
* Tips that come at taking stunning photographs from a slightly different angle to many other tutorials. Examine elements that include - Line, Shape, Texture, Color, Positive and Negative space, Rhythm, Chaos, Coherance and Balance (to name just some). Its a very helpful Composition tutorial.
* Lastly in this series of Composition Tips:Breaking all the Rules.
As said above, sometimes in knowingly breaking compositional rules we actually create some of the most interesting and emotion provoking images possible.
More @ PhotoTips @ [SIZE=-1]livingroom.org[/SIZE]
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