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Photo Composition Techniques
Rule of thirds – divide the photo into 9 equal parts; the picture will be more interesting if the main elements fall along the lines, especially at the junctures of the lines.
Photo composition techniques
Framing – using elements to frame the main element makes the picture more interesting.
Photo composition techniques
Simpler is often better; one subject and a simple background is better than a cluttered photo.
Photo composition techniques
Leave space in front of a moving object to draw interest into the photo rather than out of it.
Photo composition techniques
Use leading lines to pull the eye into the picture. The lines can be obvious, such as a fencerow or buildings, or implied, such as a series of similar objects. (People, cars, etc.)
Photo composition techniques
Use geometric shapes (triangles especially) to make pictures more interesting. You can often find shapes by changing your angle of view so that you aren’t looking at the subject squarely.
Photo composition techniques
Use balanced arrangements of the visual elements to keep pictures from looking lopsided.
Photo composition techniques
Get close. Then get closer. If you’re using a DSLR camera, get a telephoto/zoom lens and then some macro adapters.
Photo composition techniques
Learn to see light. Sometimes a silhouette is powerful; sometimes the light itself can add to your composition.
Photo Editing
Basic editing is easily done with MS Office Photo Manager
Guide to compressing pictures with it at http://support.dasnr.okstate.edu/reference-materials
More advanced editing can be done with PhotoShop or GIMP.
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