Elements of Art and Composition Rules

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1. Elements of Art: The Getty Museum
2.Composition Rules

This photograph can be an example of both elements of art and composition. It can be elements of art because of its color, texture, and lines. However, the leading lines, the pattern, and background make it composition.

Better for Cropping: Part 2

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This photo is an illustration of the Rule of Thirds in composition. Because the photo was cropped a little from the side and the top, no object besides the building in the background is in the middle. As a cause of the cropping, this creating a more subtle version of the Rule of Thirds.

Cropping for Better Composition

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This photo is a demonstration of the Background rule of composition. When the photo was cropped, both the sun and the ferris wheel became a background because the cropping create a new focus on the bubbles.

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This image reveals the Pattern rule of composition. Because the image was cropped, this created a new focus on the people's clothing. Therefore, the pattern of their pants was revealed with a better focus as well as the patterns in the back.

Example of Composition - Lines

 Lines can be an important and dramatic effect when it comes to composition in photography. The photos are some of the many ways one can incorporate lines in their photographs. Whether its creating an angle, depth, or just making an image appear more interesting, this effect is can be a considering factor to use when shooting.