This week we are discussing composition. I have been reading the book "The Illustrated Practical Guide To Digital and Classic Photography The Expert's Manual On Taking Great Photographs" which provided examples of composition from basics all the way to advance demonstrations. Since this is the first week that we are discussing this topic, I will like to add the following information to this weeks discussion.
Three key areas to be considered in composition:
1.) The center of interest- having decided what the central subject of the photograph is to be, ascertain where the photograph is to be shot from to achieve the most effective background.
2.) Possible distractions or intrusions- examine the subject, background and foreground very carefully to ensure that the picture will not be spoiled by an unwanted element. It is only too easy to mar a beautiful building with a traffic sign in the foreground, which you may not even have noticed, or to produce a portrait of some friends complete with a telegraph pole emerging from the top of one of their heads. Usually an intruding object can be removed from the composition simply by moving slightly to one side. It is worth waiting for any moving vehicle to pass.
3.) Enhancing the foreground- it is important to decide if there is anything that might add to the foreground without detracting from or obscuring the center of interest.
Information provided by:
The Illustrated Practical Guide To Digital and Classic Photography The Expert's Manual On Taking Great Photographs
Steve Luck and John Freeman
One of my biggest things I try to work on is number 2 that you listed. I very diligently look at my background and see what is there before I shot. You are sometimes such in a rush to take the photo and one thing can ruin it. There was one time I was taking photos of people receiving an award and I quickly stepped down from the chair I was standing on and removed this big ol' red open for business sign that was right behind one of the recipients. Great post!
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