Tag: composition

Series of Four # 2 – Horizons in Black & White

Series of Four

      This is the second Blog in the Series of Four series.  Each blog focuses on a different aspect of photography, either technical or creative.   To see the full set of “Series of Four” blogs, click here.

Horizons in Black & White

      Horizons make powerful compositions with an emphasis on depth.  Using monochrome emphasises the drama of the images which, in these beach scenes, highlights the sky and clouds.  A line of poles or a tidal beacon adds interest.

 

All the shots were taken at Wittering on the Sussex coast in England.

Series of Four #1 – Symmetry in Composition

Series of Four

This is the first Blog I will be putting up on a Series of Four images.  Each blog will focus on a different aspect of photography, either technical or creative.  This first series is on symmetry in composition.  To see the full set of “Series of Four” blogs, click here.

Symmetry in Composition

Using symmetry in composition is very powerful but needs to be used sparingly and with care.  Here are four images taken in very different situations but all of which use symmetry as their main compositional strength.  Vertical symmetry usually brings a sense of calm and balance to an image.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The images are (clockwise from top left):

  • An historic home in Florida, USA;
  • St David’s Cathedral, Wales;
  • A construction site, South London;
  • A holiday cottage in Devon, England