Picture composition is obviously one of the key components of taking
great pictures. It goes without saying that if you manage to miss
the head of someone that you are taking a portrait shot of, then
you are going to be very disappointed!
41. Always give your picture a main focal point.
42. A picture should have one dominant colour. This is not always
easy. So basically try to avoid putting strong colours that will
clash into the same picture.
43. A basic rule of photography is known as the rule of thirds.
The rule of thirds divides a rectangular image into nine, equally
sized, smaller rectangles. You then position the main subject of
the picture at any point where the lines cross.
44. Try to ensure that your pictures have a foreground, middle
ground and background. One of the three should be dominant in the
photograph.
45. If once the picture has been taken you are not 100% happy with
the result. Consider cropping the image. This is especially easy
to do with digital images.
46. Move in close. When first starting out you will be surprised
at the difference moving closer to the subject will make.
47. If you are photographing outside on a grey, dull day, keep
the sky out of your pictures wherever possible.
48. Try using different viewpoints. Taking shots from high up looking
down can provide you with interesting perspectives.
49. Look for ways of naturally framing a shot. Framing accentuates
the main subject.
50. When shooting a horizon try to place it either a third of the
way from the bottom of the picture or a third of the way from the
top. Try to avoid placing it in the middle of the picture.
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