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Intro to Photography
Instructor
Les KlassenLearners (24)
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Chapter 1: Composition
At the end of this chapter you will learn:
- The rule of thirds
- Leading lines
- Weight
The Rule of Thirds: Notice that the subject is intersecting the left vertical line.
Photo by: Les Klassen
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Leading Lines
Photo by Les Klassen.
Leading Lines
Use leading lines to draw the viewer's eye through the photograph. You can use leading lines to control the viewers experience. The main subject, the first electrical tower is also following the rule of thirds.
Lines are also used create texture, and mood as well. If you have an image that has strong horizontal and vertical lines, a ridged mood is achieved.
More Lines
Photo by Les Klassen.
Note the lines above.
The Horizon line is diagonal which creates uneasy energy. The blanket has horizontal lines that lead you to the subject and provide a texture to the photo. These are a few examples of how lines are used in photography.
Heavy on the Left
Photo by Les Klassen.
Dark Colors are Heavy, Light Colors are Light!
Note how the group of singers on the left are in shadow and it feels heavy to the left side of the frame. Also the the fact that no people are on the right and the light beam is on the right, it feels very light on the right. This is an unbalanced photo.
Balanced Photos
photo by Les Klassen.
Balanced photo.
Firstly the photo is symetrical which creates order and order is usasually balanced. The lamp is in the center of the frame and keeps the photo together. The arch also helps keep the photo feel balanced. The only askpect of the images that is not balanced is the color of the door onthe right and the white wood wall on the left.
