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COMPOSING BETTER TRAVEL PHOTOS
Mary FioreWanderplex
Cruising and Photography Contributor
Fioreart.com
Make Your Travel Photos Look Great
What to include
Where to place it
What to avoid
Rule of Thirds
Mentally divide the photo into thirds.Place the subject at a one third point.
Facing into the Photo
Placing your subjects in the middle makes them strong
.
In the content of modern Rome the Coliseum appears crumbling.
It is stronger and more imposing in the middle.
Framing
Consider what is in the foreground, middle ground and background
The background is too busy
1, 2, 3 or More?
Uneven Numbers in Design Work Best
Pairs can emphasize a relationship
Try Different Angles and Perspectives
Look for Patterns
Lines
Symmetry
Texture
Depth of Field
Color
See the Possibilities
Find the Best of a Subject
Study Art for Composition Inspiration
Tamara de Lempicka Young Lady with Gloves
Let the Eye Travel to Your Subject
Empty space invites the viewer in
Capture Emotion
Go from showing activity to capturing motion
Make Your Travel Photos Look Great
What to Include: Uneven numbers Color Texture Lines Pattern Framing Action Emotion Open space Different angles Depth of field Close ups and distance
photos Sense of place
Where to place it: at a 1/3 position In the middle Facing in or out
What to Avoid: Distracting
backgrounds Clutter Too much in one
photo
Basics of Better Travel Photos
Capturing a Travel Destination
Getting the Most Out of Your Camera
Managing & Sharing Your Travel Photos
Photo Editing: Where the Magic Happens
Watch for additional follow up presentations on:
Additional Resources
Photography and the Principles of Designhttp://
www.slideshare.net/mrtayteachesart/principles-of-design-in-photography
A Beginner’s Guide to Capturing Motion in Your Photographyhttp://digital-photography-school.com/a-beginners-to-capturing-motion-in-your-photography/
References
http://digital-photography-school.com/5-elements-of-composition-in-photography/