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pattern and texture photography

How to Use Pattern and Texture Composition in Photography

by photobuddiesin

Composition plays a vital role in creating visually appealing photographs. We have explained how to use Rule of Thirds Composition, Centred Composition, Leading Lines and Fill the Frame Composition in our earlier blogs, now let us walk you through Pattern and Texture Composition!

Pattern Composition in Photography

While photographing a scene, look for patterns. The human eye is attracted to patterns as they represent harmony. You can find impressive patterns in a piece of architecture, in a painting, on a flower or anywhere in your natural surroundings.

Pattern composition

Above is an example of Pattern Composition. This photograph is of ‘Telescopus’ – a 3D sculpture by Dominic Johns, on the Cairns Esplanade in Australia. It depicts Mangrove Mud Whelk (large snails). The pattern and the repeated colours on the sculpture makes it an eye-catching image.

Texture Composition in Photography

While pattern is a visual element, texture can be felt as well – as it has some level of dimension to it. You can find interesting textures while photographing a cobbled street, a roof, a tile, a wall or cracked mud.

Texture composition

Above is an example of Texture Composition. This photograph is of Jenolan Caves in Australia. The texture of the cave walls and the coloured flowstones instantly draws the attention of the viewer and compels him/her to admire its beauty.

Tip: Zoom in your lens or move closer to the subject to capture complete details of its pattern and texture.

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pattern and texture composition

Also, try using more than one composition techniques in a single photograph to create striking images.

fill the frame photography

How to Use Fill the Frame in Photography to Improve your Composition

by photobuddiesin

A Strong Composition can make your photograph stand out. Asking yourself questions like what emotion/mood you want to convey through your photo, who is the main subject in the scene and so on, will help you compose interesting images. We have explained how to use Rule of Thirds Composition, Centred Composition and Leading Lines in our earlier blogs, now let us learn Fill the Frame Composition!

What is Fill the Frame Composition

fill the frame composition

Fill the Frame Composition simply means you capture the image of your main subject in such a way, so as to make it appear larger in your photograph. This composition instantly draws the attention of the viewer to your subject.

Why to Use Fill the Frame Composition in Photography

To allow the viewer to focus completely on your subject.

To bring out more details of the photographed subject.

To keep the image free from cluttered backgrounds, foregrounds or any other distractions that aren’t relevant to your subject.

How to Use Fill the Frame Composition in Photography

Zoom in your lens such that the (large) image of your subject fills the frame of your DSLR.

Or

Move closer to your subject to capture its details. (You can even crop out the edges of the subject to make it more interesting).

Or

After you click the picture, crop the image. But, we suggest – don’t crop it more or else you may end up with a pixelated (low quality) image.

Tip: Use wide Aperture opening (small f-number) which will make the background blur and help your subject stand out and highlight its details.

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fill the frame composition

So, go ahead and experiment with different composition techniques to create extraordinary images!

leading lines photography

How to Use Leading Lines to Create Attractive Photographs

by photobuddiesin

Leading Lines in PhotographyA photo that has all the elements of the scene arranged aesthetically within the frame is a well-composed photo.

We have explained how to use Rule of Thirds Composition and Centred Composition in our earlier blogs, now let us walk you through Leading Lines!

Leading Lines Photography

 

Understanding Leading Lines in Photography

Leading Lines

Leading Lines in a photograph can be vertical, horizontal or diagonal. These lines stretch from the foreground to the background and lead the viewer’s eye to the important elements in the photo.

How Leading Lines can Improve your Photograph’s Composition

Leading Lines Composition is wherein you use a street, railway track, road, escalator, field, bridge or a path to draw the viewer’s eye through these lines to a particular part of the frame.

Leading Lines

For instance, if you are taking a picture of a resort. You can use the curved path to guide the viewer from the foreground to the background of the scene where the curved path ends (near the resort room and lake).

If you are photographing a person sitting in the middle of an empty road – the road will serve as leading lines. This way, you can draw the viewers’ attention through leading lines to the person sitting in the middle of the road.

You can also create stunning images using this composition to capture desert landscapes. Here, the leading lines (from the foreground) create a visual pathway and direct the eye to the background of the desert scene.

Another example is when you are photographing a monument. You can use the leading lines in the foreground to guide the viewer’s eye towards the monument (the main subject in the scene).

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leading lines

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centered composition

What is Centred Composition and Symmetry in Photography Composition

by photobuddiesin

The way in which the various elements in a scene are arranged within the frame is called Composition in Photography. A Good Composition will help you create Incredible Photos. We have explained how to use Rule of Thirds Composition in our earlier blog, now let’s proceed to Centred Composition and Symmetry.

What is Centred Composition and Symmetry

Centred Composition and Symmetry means placing your subject at the centre of the frame, such that it splits in half, either horizontally or vertically. Due to perfect symmetry, this composition creates an aesthetically pleasing balance in your image.

How to Use Centred Composition to Create Beautiful Images

Centred Composition in Photography

Centred Composition and Symmetry is ideal for photographing Architecture, Landscapes and Roads. You can use this composition to capture Scenes that contain Reflections like Water, Glass or Mirror.

centred composition

To achieve proper Centred Composition and Symmetry, you can enable the Grid display option present in the menu of your DSLR. Then, select Live View Mode. Now, you will see grid lines over your subject in real-time on your LCD screen. With the help of these grid lines, try positioning your subject at the exact centre of the frame.

For instance, if you are photographing a landscape with reflection, you can go for Horizontal Symmetry. And if your subject is a building with beautiful architecture, go for Vertical Symmetry. This way, you will succeed in taking a picture that evokes a sense of calmness and soothes the eye of the viewer.

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Centred composition

rule of thirds

What is Rule of Thirds in Photography Composition

by photobuddiesin

One of the Secrets to a Great Photograph is a Good Composition. The way in which the different elements in a scene are arranged within the frame is known as Composition. There are many rules or rather guidelines that can help you create attractive images. Let’s begin with the first one – Rule of Thirds.

What is Rule of Thirds

An off-centre composition, Rule of Thirds is dividing the frame/scene into 9 equal parts; two horizontal lines (breaking the scene into thirds horizontally) and two vertical lines (breaking the scene into thirds vertically). These four lines create four intersection points.

The idea here is to place your main subject/ points of interest on the intersection points. Since the subject is not placed in the centre of the scene, it also gives the viewer a glimpse into the subject’s environment – making the photograph more appealing!

Rule of Thirds in Photography

How to Use Rule of Thirds to Improve your Composition

rule of thirds

Most of the recent DSLR Cameras have the Grid option. Check the menu in your DSLR and if you have the Display Grid option, enable it. Now, capture your image using Live View Mode. You will be able to see the grid lines over the scene you are about to photograph in real-time on your LCD screen.

These grid lines divide the frame horizontally and vertically into 9 equal parts and create four intersection points. You can capture a strong image using Rule of Thirds Composition by placing your main subject on the intersection point.

Rule of Thirds Examples

rule of thirds in photography

 

In the above pic taken at Guru Sakya Monastery, Darjeeling – Rule of Thirds Composition was used. The Snow Lion was placed on the intersection points to create an off-centre composition and to give the viewer a new/different perspective of the monastery.

To improve your photography skills, when taking pictures with your DSLR/smartphone, try to photograph a place/monument/subject from different angles.

For instance, instead of capturing the whole monastery structure from the front, this shot was taken from a different angle that focuses on the Snow Lion which makes it an eye-catching image. In Buddhism, the Snow Lion is believed to be the protector of the Buddha; it symbolizes the strength and bravery of those with perfect wisdom and compassion.

What if – you didn’t use Rule of Thirds while taking the picture? How do you apply Rule of Thirds in Post-Processing?

Well, you can edit, crop and apply Rule of Thirds to your image in post-processing software like Lightroom. In Lightroom, you can place the Rule of Thirds Grid over your image while cropping it. And create a photograph that depicts Rule of Thirds Composition.

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To understand Rule of Thirds, Click on the below Image to see the Comic wherein the Camera explains Jo, the concept of Rule of Thirds Composition with the help of practical examples.

Rule of thirds

When you do photography: Remember the 5E’s – Explore, Experiment, Experience, Enjoy & Express to develop your own style as a photographer.

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