Composition examples of foreign photographers analyzed

This important process of finding a unique and beautiful subject while taking a photograph is called determining the composition. According to the previous description, we know that composition is to convey the photographer's intention by laying out the most prominent object or any subject in the photo. And it affects the overall effect and balance of the picture. The following is the network I collect and organize some of the content, I hope to help you in the photographic exploration of the road.

There are several basic types of compositions: triangular compositions, which express a sense of stability; S-shaped compositions, which are directional; diagonal compositions, which create a sense of tension and movement; parallel and horizontal compositions, which express a sense of calm; and vertical compositions, which create a sense of pressure and rigidity. These basic, traditional compositions provide a great help to our shooting, but just as we memorized the multiplication table in order to learn math, it takes practice to use this composition.

For example, triangles provide a sense of stability, but it is impossible to fit all subjects into such a composition, and there is no single way to compose an object. In addition, in order to express the characteristics of things, often the representative composition and auxiliary composition will be arranged together in the picture, in order to shoot an excellent work. That is, through the application and variation, into only their own something, like 1 + 1 = 2, the laws of mathematical logic does not apply to the creation of photographic art. At the same time, it cannot be denied that one cannot create one's own work without being able to fully digest the basic principles and the sense of balance in the image. Here we will focus on a few of the most common and basic ways of composing a picture.

: Horizontal Line Composition

The horizontal line brings a sense of calm and stability to the image, making it look wider. Compositions that show a sense of calm and stability are usually horizontal line compositions, which affect the overall feel of the image depending on where the lines are placed. Horizontal compositions generally produce more static photos than vertical compositions.

Canon EOS 20D ︱ Aperture f/13 ︱ Speed 1/25 sec ︱ ISO200 ︱ EV O ︱ Lens 17mm ︱ Spot Metering

In the panoramic image, the grapevine, the paddy field ridge - , together with the flat roof located at the upper end of the picture all form a horizontal line that forms the picture. Overall, the horizontals provide a sense of stability and calmness to the image. The position of the horizontal line in the picture determines the atmosphere expressed in the picture, so the distribution of lines plays a very important role in the composition of the picture, and should be used carefully.

In order to show the dripping rain, set the shutter speed to 1/25 second or use the flash, you can achieve the desired effect

Canon EOS 1D Mark2N ︱ aperture f/1.4 ︱ speed 1/2000 seconds ︱ ISO100 ︱ EV value 0 ︱ lens 50mm ︱ multi-spot metering

If you want to show the quiet mountains and forests in the teahouse, choose to emphasize the quiet forest. If you want to show a quiet mountain teahouse, choose to emphasize the static sense of the horizontal line composition is most appropriate. The horizontal lines dominate the composition, reinforcing the atmosphere of calm and serenity.

Canon EOS 20D ︱ Aperture f/6.3 ︱ Speed 1/60 sec ︱ ISO100 ︱ EV 0 ︱ Lens 50mm ︱ Spot Metering

The landscape seen from the front side of the mountain is composed of ridges that form horizontal lines one after the other. Including the clouds as well, along with the reddish haze in the distant sky, resulted in an impeccably executed piece of excellence.

:Vertical Line Composition

Vertical Line Composition produces a photo that shows a strong will, while at the same time showing a certain rawness through its sense of depth and seriousness. This kind of composition is mostly used in vertical frames.

Canon EOS 20D ︱ Aperture f/4 ︱ Speed 1/25 sec ︱ ISO 400 ︱ EV -0.67 ︱ Lens 15mm ︱ Spot Metering

The use of vertical line compositions in vertical format photographs has a greater sense of depth than in horizontal format photographs. The effect is multiplied by using a wide-angle lens. But with a wide-angle lens with a very short focal length, the vertical lines will be diagonal, and tend to show only a certain amount of movement and convergence.

Canon EOS 20D ︱ aperture f/8 ︱ speed 1/320 seconds ︱ ISO400 ︱ EV value 0 ︱ lens 17mm ︱ multi-spot metering

The mast of the speedboat moored at the beach formed a vertical - line composition. Together with the reflections in the water, the vertical lines from the top to the bottom of the picture show a dignified feeling. In addition, the lines in the picture attract the eye. The extension of the vertical lines at the top and bottom, if continued, will also bring a sense of depth.

Canon EOS 20D ︱ Aperture f/6.3 ︱ Speed 1/60 sec ︱ ISO400 ︱ EV -0.33 ︱ Lens 22mm ︱ Spot Metering

Vertical line composition is best suited to express the scenery of the woods. Especially in the foggy morning, the morning sunshine illuminated pine forest scenery is the most dreamy. Because the morning sun shines at a lower angle, the texture of the pine bark can be well represented.

Diagonal Composition

The diagonal composition with lines running through the picture increases the sense of movement in the picture, and is the most effective way to express a bright and active atmosphere. With the picture of the perspective line together to form a vanishing point used to show the picture of the sense of distance. It is important to note that there must be a vertical line in the picture that serves as a benchmark in order to produce a photo with a sense of distance and proximity.

Canon EOS 20D ︱ aperture f/6.3 ︱ speed 1/100 seconds ︱ ISO100 ︱ EV value -0.33 ︱ lens 75mm ︱ multi-point metering

Front *** S chrysanthemum flower beds and avenues across the boulevard of shade trees naturally form a balanced picture, diagonally across the picture of the aisle line of sight will be gathered into the sunshine, highlighting the sunshine more The feeling of sunshine, coupled with the traveling cyclist, adding a sense of dynamism to the picture.

Canon EOS 20D ︱ aperture f/6.3 ︱ speed 0.4 seconds ︱ ISO200 ︱ EV value 0.33 ︱ lens 17mm ︱ spot metering

If there is no structure running through the picture, it is possible to show the calm and harmonious atmosphere of the lake. This diagonal composition using the reflection of the appropriate adjustments can constitute a good landscape photo. At this point, it is important to remember not to make the horizontal line tilted.

Canon EOS 20D ︱ aperture f/4 ︱ speed 1/25 second ︱ ISO400 ︱ EV value 0.33 ︱ lens 17mm ︱ multi-spot metering

As shown in the figure, want to express the dynamic moment before the train into the subway station, the diagonal composition is very necessary and indispensable. Dynamic objects such as this performance and the beginning of the dynamic direction of the white part of the formation of the diagonal composition, can constitute the expression of dynamic stability of the picture.

: Circular composition

Circular compositions, in which the subject is distributed in a circle, have the effect of focusing the viewer's attention from the periphery to the center. The same is true of silhouette compositions in photographs of trees and tunnels. The blurred corners of the photo and the lack of light also focuses the eye to the center.

Canon EOS 20D ︱ Aperture f/6.3 ︱ Speed 1/160 sec ︱ ISO200 ︱ EV -0.33 ︱ Lens 417mm ︱ Spot Metering

Circular compositions are characterized by the fact that the eye is focused on the center of the frame. For example, in the representation of lotus leaves, the unique composition of many leaf veins distributed from the center outward is best suited for focusing the line of sight. The greatest advantage of the circular composition is that the subject is portrayed in the center of the picture where the line of sight is concentrated, while other factors in the surrounding area are not interfered with. In such a case, even if there are other elements around the subject, the eye is usually not drawn away from it. The disadvantage of this kind of composition is that the eye is too concentrated, and after a long time, it will produce a feeling of fatigue.

Canon EOS 20D ︱ Aperture f/8 ︱ Speed 1/100 sec ︱ ISO100 ︱ EV 07 ︱ Lens 17mm ︱ Spot Metering

As with the watercourse form of the photo, a circular composition is naturally formed by the elements that surround - the subject. In the landscape shown here, the surrounding mountains are also framed, creating an enclosure that easily focuses the eye on the center of the frame.

Canon EOS 20D ︱ Aperture f/8 ︱ Speed 1.3 sec ︱ ISO200 ︱ EV 0 ︱ Lens 25mm ︱ Spot Metering

The arched bridge and its reflection in the water form a circular composition in the picture. In this circular composition, if the position of the angler is rearranged, the outside of the bridge will be removed from the view of the person looking at the photo, and people's eyes will naturally focus on the inside of the bridge.

: Triangle composition

The triangle is one of the most stable of all geometric shapes. If you want to express a calm atmosphere, a triangle composition is the most suitable. When composing a layout in the form of a triangle, pay attention to the fact that the weight sense is located at the lower end of the picture, so as to express a sense of calm and stability. Triangle composition is especially suitable for group photos and multi-person memorial photos.

Canon EOS 1D Mark2N ︱ Aperture f/11 ︱ Speed 1/8 sec ︱ ISO100 ︱ EV 0 ︱ Lens 31mm ︱ Multi-spot metering

The foggy mountain as a backdrop to shoot the frosty scene in the morning, the front of the pine trees and the far end of the rocky cliffs in the composition of a triangle in a wide-angle lens, the sense of calm and quiet, so that the picture does not look heavy. The composition of triangles does not make the image look heavy. The triangular composition is not affected by the change of shooting position, and the use of a telescopic lens will give better results than a wide-angle lens.

Canon EOS 1D Mark2N ︱ Aperture f/6.3 ︱ Speed 1/125 sec ︱ ISO 160 ︱ EV -0.67 ︱ Lens 165mm ︱ Multi-spot metering

As shown in the image, the two lines that form the parallel railroad tracks are converging towards the vanishing point if viewed from the front. If you look at the composition, it is actually a triangle composition. This composition is mostly used to show the sense of distance and proximity.

Canon EOS 20D ︱ aperture f/8 ︱ speed 1/160 seconds ︱ ISO100 ︱ EV value 0 ︱ lens 28mm ︱ multi-spot metering

The right side of the picture of the building in the picture occupies a lot of space, while the left side of the figure is a very small point, the combination of the two elements, that is, through the combination of the figure and the building, the formation of a triangular composition. can make the photo appear more vivid.

: Curve composition S, Z-shaped

The curve itself has a change, and has a sense of flow, it can make the picture active, the curve composition can show a beautiful sense of rhythm and the beauty of the curve. It is especially suitable for the shooting of objects such as roads, rivers, and tea gardens. Place the subject of the shot at the beginning or end of the curve to reflect the strong effect of the curve composition.

Canon EOS 20D ︱ Aperture f/5 ︱ Speed 0.8 sec ︱ ISO200 ︱ EV +0.33 ︱ Lens 17mm ︱ Spot Metering

While the stream forms a straight line, the rocks and moldings near it form a curved pool. The curvilinear composition of the pool allows the line of sight to start from the aqueduct, pass through the waterfall and the water fountain, and finally extend to the building up to the sky. And the view at sunset is much better suited to night photography than after sunset.

Canon EOS 1D Mark2N ︱ Aperture f/9 ︱ Speed 500 sec ︱ ISO50 ︱ EV 0 ︱ Lens 17mm ︱ Multi Spot Metering

The tracks of the headlights of the car traveling along the rugged road make a good subject for curved compositions. In order to emphasize the track of the headlights, the aperture value setting is very important. If the aperture value is set too small, the light will be too weak to capture the track of the lights; if the aperture value is set too large, the light will be dispersed, and an aperture value between f/5.6 and f/8 is most suitable. If you can realize multiple shooting, the track of the sun going down and the night scene will be put into the picture together, it will be more vivid.

Canon EOS 20D ︱ Aperture f/8 ︱ Speed 1/800 sec ︱ ISO200 ︱ EV value 0 ︱ Lens 40mm ︱ Multi Spot Metering

As shown in the picture, in the curved composition of the quiet countryside path, the two sides of the path are covered with greenery, which makes it stand out more due to the contrast of the color phase. And unlike the asphalt road, the concrete road is strongly reflective and appears brighter, so the objects on the surface will also appear more obvious. Arranging the subject contrastingly with secondary elements at the end of a curved composition can spark curiosity.

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