As digital cameras and software packages become more advanced, seemingly by the minute, it has become easier than ever to overlook the basic elements which have always resulted in the best photographs, no matter how fancy (or primitive) the camera itself. Composition is the single most important aspect of creating great images, no matter what level of photographer you happen to be. No amount of digital wizardry can turn a badly composed image into a picture you would want to display. While many books on composition tend to overcomplicate the subject, this book breaks down everything you need to know into small, digestible chunks of information that you will actually remember once you're out and about taking pictures. Instead of plodding through long and complex pages of text, this book supplements the necessary information, such as the basics of the rule of thirds and how to get good highlights and shadows, with tons of gorgeous, full color images that actually show you what to do and how to do it, rather than just telling you what to try. You'll be amazed at the gorgeous images you'll create, whether your passion is for photographing your family, pets, travel adventures, nature, or anything else.*Beautiful design with full color images on every page which makes it much easier to remember everything you've learned once you're behind the camera *Tip boxes spread throughout the book highlight the most essential information so you can get started right away making better images *Each chapter contains an easy-to-follow assignment to jumpstart your own creativity
Author(s): Peter Ensenberger
Series: Focus On Series
Edition: 1
Publisher: Focal Press (Elseiver)
Year: 2011
Language: English
Commentary: ToC missing.
Pages: 152
Tags: Библиотека;Досуг;Фотография;Фотокомпозиция;
The Focus On Series......Page 3
Focus On Composing Photos......Page 4
Copyright Page......Page 5
Dedication......Page 6
About the Author......Page 7
Acknowledgments......Page 8
Introduction......Page 9
Getting started......Page 10
What is my subject?......Page 16
Main subject versus focal point......Page 19
Harmony and emphasis......Page 22
Keep it simple......Page 24
Sharpen your awareness......Page 28
Make the light work for you......Page 30
Backlight......Page 33
Soft light......Page 35
Storm light......Page 36
Midday light......Page 37
What is color?......Page 40
Analogous versus complementary color......Page 41
Color context......Page 45
Clearly defined vision......Page 50
The right lens......Page 53
Finding your viewpoint......Page 58
The power of perspective......Page 63
Depth of field and focus......Page 69
Aperture......Page 70
Focus point......Page 71
Lens focal length......Page 73
Subject distance......Page 74
Rules of Composition......Page 78
Rule of thirds......Page 79
Rule of space......Page 88
Rule of odds......Page 90
Gestalt theory......Page 91
Quick composition tips......Page 96
Leading Lines......Page 98
Mergers......Page 101
Frame boundaries......Page 103
Framing devices......Page 106
Horizontal and vertical lines......Page 109
Dynamic diagonals......Page 110
S-curves and z-lines......Page 113
Breaking the Rules......Page 118
Breaking the rule of thirds......Page 121
Breaking the rule of space......Page 123
Portraits......Page 126
Breaking the rule of odds......Page 127
Breaking horizon rules......Page 129
Where Do You Go from Here?......Page 134
Have a game plan......Page 135
The order of events......Page 136
Work it......Page 138
Critique your results......Page 141
Equipment and technology......Page 143
Trust that little voice in your head......Page 144
E......Page 149
N......Page 150
V......Page 151
Z......Page 152
