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We explore the art of visual communication (imagery), auditory communication (music), and multimedia communication (integration). Images are the means to convey information and emotions to others from the photographer's perspective, conveying, understanding, and perceiving through the eyes. This is made effective through the photographer's use of solutions to express the elements composing the image. One such crucial solution is composition for the photograph.
“Composition in Landscape Photography”
Check out this video for further explanation:- The first part is the substance. It resides in the mind of the photographer. It encompasses the idea, theme, and subject matter. For instance, the idea could be the vibrant beauty of nature, the theme could be landscapes, and the subject matter could be seascapes. It's considered the soul of the photograph. We often say a photo has a soul when referring to this.
- The second part is the form. It's what viewers perceive with their eyes. In the realm of auditory art, form is akin to sound perceived by the ears. Form constitutes the tangible aspect (substance being the intangible) of the idea and substance. Composition serves as the form solution.
Foreground
Foreground composition involves arranging scenery or elements from near to far. It means envisioning landscapes, characters, and components within the frame to be organized in layers, following a structured system known as the “rule of three planes.” The foreground (First Plan / Close-Up) is a component that plays a less significant role, positioned at the forefront (closer to the viewer). It pertains to the nearest spatial area.
Leading Lines
It's akin to a visual journey. Your eyes glide along the predetermined path within the frame, halting where the photographer wants you to. This anticipated visual journey is often termed as “leading lines,” and many photographers enjoy employing it.
Frame within a Frame
Simply put, it's the technique of creating a “picture within a picture,” commonly known as “frame within a frame” / “frame within the frame”... Photographers often seek out door frames, entrances, natural frames like arches, trees, architecture... to help viewers focus on a particular subject of interest within the overall composition.
Line Dynamics
It's a style applying line dynamics to photo composition. Diagonal lines evoke a sense of motion, coupled with broken lines for abruptness, arranged in multiple layers within a photo, creating depth in landscape shots.
Negative Space
Create a sense of visual imbalance, varying the weight of visual elements, the sizes of color patches, objects, subjects, content-filled spaces, and empty spaces...
Impression
A certain line detail in the landscape, standing out, creates visual appeal for the viewer.
Once you've mastered the craft and feel confident, dare to toss those rules aside!Overusing techniques like leading lines, rule of thirds, framing... or familiar eye-catching elements can make your photo too safe and predictable.
