But, I’m pretty sure that image wouldn’t be anywhere near as visually-engaging as this one. Would it have ruined the shot? Probably not. Had all of those elements been on just one side of the frame the composition would have been heavily-weighted to that side, with not much happening on the opposite side. The protruding land mass and the large, dramatic clouds on the left are perfectly counter-balanced with the sun-kissed grass and rocky shoreline on the right. It wasn’t until after I processed it that I realized just how well-balanced (or counter-balanced) it was. At the time of the shoot, I was just trying to compose a pleasing-looking sunset image with an interesting foreground. I shot the sunset photo above later that same day, not far from the rock jetty (note the same tiny island in the distance). Kearneyīalance in a photo composition can be very obvious or extremely vague – so vague, that you might not initially see it as a balanced photo, but rather as a photo that simply looks good. Kearney Although a bit more subtle, this sunset image is balanced as well. A rock jetty flanked by cloud formations balanced this photo. To add to the balance, I included the tiny island on the left and the sailboat on the right. But, as I was setting up, they began to part on either side of the jetty – resulting in a more balanced scene. ![]() I was initially attracted to the dramatic cloud formations. I shot the seascape below on a rock jetty in Antigua. A balanced composition is merely one that isn’t “heavily-weighted” to one side. But balance doesn’t always have to be that literal. If you folded the photo of the Garden in half, the left side would almost perfectly match the right. The symmetry becomes more obvious at higher elevations, but you can still clearly see it even at this height. I stood atop of the stairs leading into the Garden to shoot the image above. The meticulously-designed, triangular-shaped Rose Garden in The New York Botanical Garden exudes symmetry wherever you look. Symmetry can be found in a repetitive design (as in the pier photo), but that isn’t always the case. Sometimes, the lines between different compositional techniques can become blurred. The Rose Garden in The New York Botanical Garden is very symmetrically designed. You can even create abstractions or optical illusions if you come in extremely tight on some subjects, and completely disguise their true identities. Other great subjects for repetitive patterns can be the petals of a flower or a row of trees. Had I been standing a few feet (or even inches) to the left or right, the repetition of the pilings would not have been as evident. An image like this requires exact camera placement. This minimized the ripples in the water and allowed the shadows to become more defined – adding to the repetition of shapes. ![]() I used a neutral density filter to lengthen the exposure to 30 seconds. I positioned myself directly in the center so that the pilings formed a repetitive design as they faded away into the distance. The image above is the underside of a fishing pier in Florida. Composing a photograph where an object or shape repeats itself is a surefire way to capture a dynamic and eye-catching image. In photography, imitation translates into repetition. ![]() They say the sincerest form of flattery is imitation. That being said, it’s highly likely that you’ve used at least some of these techniques without even realizing it. In this third and final installment of my series on compositions (see Part 1 and Part 2), I will discuss methods that are occasionally used, as well as some of the most unusual and obscure techniques. Pier pilings offer great opportunities to shoot repetition. Outstanding Young Nature Photographer award.Outstanding Photographer of the Year award.Lifetime Achievement in Nature Photography award.Southern California Wildlife & Landscapes Regional Event January 26-29, 2023.Yellowstone Snowcoach Wildlife & Landscapes Regional Event January 15-18, 2023. ![]()
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