Composing Better Travel Photos

<ul><li>Mary Fiore Wanderplex Cruising and Photography Contributor Fioreart.com </li><li> What to include Where to place it What to avoid </li><li>Mentally divide the photo into thirds. Place the subject at a one third point. </li><li>. </li><li>In the content of modern Rome the Coliseum appears crumbling. It is stronger and more imposing in the middle. </li><li>The background is too busy </li><li>Tamara de Lempicka Young Lady with Gloves </li><li> Empty space invites the viewer in </li><li>Go from showing activity to capturing motion </li><li> What to Include: Uneven numbers Color Texture Lines Pattern Framing Action Emotion Open space Different angles Depth of field Close ups and distance photos Sense of place Where to place it: at a 1/3 position In the middle Facing in or out What to Avoid: Distracting backgrounds Clutter Too much in one photo </li><li> Basics of Better Travel Photos Capturing a Travel Destination Getting the Most Out of Your Camera Managing &amp; Sharing Your Travel Photos Photo Editing: Where the Magic Happens Watch for additional follow up presentations on: </li><li> Photography and the Principles of Design http://www.slideshare.net/mrtayteachesart/pri nciples-of-design-in-photography A Beginners Guide to Capturing Motion in Your Photography http://digital-photography-school.com/a- beginners-to-capturing-motion-in-your- photography/ </li><li> http://digital-photography-school.com/5- elements-of-composition-in-photography/ </li></ul>