Guidelines for Better Photographic Composition

By: Darian Bjornerud

Simplicity

Rule of Thirds

Lines

Balance

Framing

Avoiding Mergers

Bibliography

Simplicity:

11/01/01: Moon Light, taken by Nicephor

11/03/10: Seek Simplicity, taken by ginnerobot

Rule of Thirds:

11/01/10: Dog Running on beach during low tide, taken by Mikebiard

11/03/10: Week #1: Composition – The Rule of Thirds, taken by Enric Martinez

Lines:

11/02/10: Italian Chapel, taken by Tom Jervis

11/03/10: Pegs on Line, taken by Brockvicky

Balance:

11/02/10: Two equestrian riders, girls on horseback, in low tide reflections on serene Morro Strand State Beach, taken by Mikebiard

11/03/10: Reflections, taken by Swami Stream

Framing:

11/02/10: Framed Sunset, taken by Sudhamshu

11/03/10: Naturally Framed Sunset, taken by ( Pranav )

Avoiding Mergers:

11/03/10: Central Park foliage photo-walk, Nov 2009 – 51, taken by Ed Yourdon

11/03/10: Into the Woods we Go…, taken by Ed Yourdon