This week we studied four basic techniques to improve our photography.
Angle
Angle can increase the drama or excitement level in a photograph. Below is flat, right-angle bench:
The angle influences the visual reception of a "subject" by the audience by manipulating the points of emphasis.
Closeness
Use closeness to compose a better photo. This first clock is too far away:
The distance from the "subject" in the first picture makes it hard to focus on the clock, while the second one draws the attention towards the theme of "time" and helps the audience to focus on the intended content of the photograph.
Rule of Thirds
The rule of thirds encourages us to compose the subject of our photograph at intersections. In the first photo, our intended subject (the rock) is squarely in the center of our photo, causing us to lose focus on the subject, diverting our attention to other parts of the frame.
In the second image, the rock is made more interesting by placing the horizon line at 'rule of three' intersections.
Light
Another key to make your photograph better is to make the maximum use of the light. Natural light is almost always better than artificial light. Cloudy days often provide the best light. The first photo is taken indoors under fluorescent lighting.
The second photo is taken outside on a cloudy day.
If you'd like to see more of our photos, have a look at the DHSIdesign Flickr pool.
OOO...I forgot to mention that the beautiful skills of Baynard were responsible for creating this visual exercise.
ReplyDeleteThanx Baynard!!!!! excellent job!