Composition

Composition makes a photograph. A poor composition of a great subject may only result in an ordinary image at best. On the other hand, a strong composition – even if it’s of a rather ordinary subject – can help you create a truly exceptional image.

Now, if you’re really looking to move beyond the basics of composition in photography and get into the more advanced ideas, you would be well advised to look at Kent Dufault’s guide to advanced composition, but for now, let’s move on.

As a photographer, you should be aware of some compositional tools that you can use to your advantage and elevate your photos from ordinary to remarkable. These compositional tools range from the oft-cited ‘Rule of Thirds’ to others such as ‘Leading Lines’ and ‘Negative Space’.

This is a collection of photographs that demonstrate great use of five important composition techniques –
1) Rule of Thirds (or) Golden Spiral,
2) Symmetry,
3) Leading Lines,
4) Patterns, and
5) Negative Space. 

RULE OF THIRDS

SYMMETRY

LEADING LINES

PATTERNS