PTG Magazine - F.E PTG Guide To Forzatography Composition
Jul 27, 2016 12:48:06 GMT
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PTG Guide To Forzatography - Part 3 Extension - Composition
When we originally did part 3 for The PTG Magazine there was a section on composition that got lost in translation.
Thankfully we have finally managed to recover it and here it is!
Dead Center Isn't Always A Winner:
Most novice photographers fall into the trap of putting their subject matter in the very center of a photo. While the picture itself might be stunning, hundreds of photos with the same centralized focus point can become stale. A good way to mix it up is to use the rule of thirds, where you split the image into thirds horizontally and vertically and place your focal point somewhere on one of the imaginary lines or intersections points. Keep in mind that you will want to try and balance out the scene with contrasting colours, light sources or other off focus objects. Below is an example of how you would split your view into thirds:
Leading the viewers gaze:
Without leading lines to guide your eyes to the point of focus, a photo can make it difficult for the viewer to know what the photo is trying to portray.
To emphasise the point of interest you can use object in the scene to help lead the viewers eye and create a good sense of perspective and depth to a photo. Leading lines can be anything from walls, fences, hazard cones, rumble strips or tire barriers. If your subject matter is off center of the photo these leading lines mentioned previously can help to guide the viewers eye to the focal point that the photographer is trying to emphasize.See below for example's:
Composition Tips
Less is more
Sometimes the best photos are also the simplest ones. When your naked eyes survey a scene, your brain automatically picks focus points of interest.
A camera, or in this case the virtual camera in photomode captures everything in the scene. You have to tell it where the point of interest is to focus on.
To do this you must choose your subject/point of interest in the scene before you, adjust your zoom and viewpoint then select your desired shutter speed, aperture, etc.
Increasing the aperture to blur backgrounds and foregrounds can simplify the scene by creating focus on a sole object. Cropping the photo tighter can also help minimize the focus point as well as having minimal objects/subject matter in the photo.
Below are some various examples:
As Always, Happy Shooting!!!
