These 5 tips will not show the rules discussed-to-death-thirds. However, for those looking for something in the rule of thirds, remember this rule: Do not place your subject right in the middle of the frame unless you're aiming for symmetry (see the next tip below).
Symmetry vs. Asymmetry
Decide whether you want photos to be symmetrical, or asymmetrical. Few errors in composition (eg crooked horizon) will dilute the effect of the image. Some images benefit from asymmetry, which means that the left side are dramatically different from the right side. Asymmetry works well for images where you want to emphasize the differences between the two elements in the picture.
Timing
Yes, time plays a part in the composition of the landscape photos as well. Timing of elements in the picture, including choosing the right moment to click the shutter. I wrote a scene in my DSLR for a nice clear day. The sun cast some interesting shadows on the floor of the bridge, but I wanted something more. Hearing footsteps behind me, I turned and saw a farmer walking toward me. I waited for him to cross the bridge a little more, and click the shutter. It makes the picture more interesting than if I had shot just a bridge only.
Time also includes choosing the right time today to shoot. You can use the shadow objects to lead the attention of visitors to the main subject which is on full display. Type shadow only appears when the sun is at certain angles (see my post in the ratio of light for landscapes).
Framing Elements
By choosing your framing members are careful, you can bring new perspective to the subject. Slowly, and looking for interesting angles. The best way to do this is by taking a walk. Sometimes we pass too quickly when we are traveling in motor transport. The tree can easily be used as framing members.
You can also use framing members to tell the story, as shown the door panel that has a statue of a guard, guarding the entrance to the palace.
Perspective
Using a wide angle lens, we can exaggerate the perspective of the image to shift the focus of the story to a certain element in the picture. Shooting from a very low angle, with your camera almost touching the ground, using ultra-wide angle lens can exaggerate the height of vertical elements, and creates converging lines that appear to meet at the top.
Another extreme is to use a telephoto lens to compress perspective. Telephoto lens to make distant objects appear closer than they are, allowing you to stack elements together.
Isolation and Focus
Give the subject a lot of white space (as designers call it) around it to focus the viewer's attention to it. Panoramic image is a good solution if you want to create isolation. Panorama does not require ultra-wide angle lens. A standard kit lens is all you need, to take pictures with several sides and then sew them on the computer. In fact, an ultra-wide angle lens will create too much distortion for stitching panoramas with ease.
Symmetry vs. Asymmetry
Decide whether you want photos to be symmetrical, or asymmetrical. Few errors in composition (eg crooked horizon) will dilute the effect of the image. Some images benefit from asymmetry, which means that the left side are dramatically different from the right side. Asymmetry works well for images where you want to emphasize the differences between the two elements in the picture.
Timing
Yes, time plays a part in the composition of the landscape photos as well. Timing of elements in the picture, including choosing the right moment to click the shutter. I wrote a scene in my DSLR for a nice clear day. The sun cast some interesting shadows on the floor of the bridge, but I wanted something more. Hearing footsteps behind me, I turned and saw a farmer walking toward me. I waited for him to cross the bridge a little more, and click the shutter. It makes the picture more interesting than if I had shot just a bridge only.
Time also includes choosing the right time today to shoot. You can use the shadow objects to lead the attention of visitors to the main subject which is on full display. Type shadow only appears when the sun is at certain angles (see my post in the ratio of light for landscapes).
Framing Elements
By choosing your framing members are careful, you can bring new perspective to the subject. Slowly, and looking for interesting angles. The best way to do this is by taking a walk. Sometimes we pass too quickly when we are traveling in motor transport. The tree can easily be used as framing members.
You can also use framing members to tell the story, as shown the door panel that has a statue of a guard, guarding the entrance to the palace.
Perspective
Using a wide angle lens, we can exaggerate the perspective of the image to shift the focus of the story to a certain element in the picture. Shooting from a very low angle, with your camera almost touching the ground, using ultra-wide angle lens can exaggerate the height of vertical elements, and creates converging lines that appear to meet at the top.
Another extreme is to use a telephoto lens to compress perspective. Telephoto lens to make distant objects appear closer than they are, allowing you to stack elements together.
Isolation and Focus
Give the subject a lot of white space (as designers call it) around it to focus the viewer's attention to it. Panoramic image is a good solution if you want to create isolation. Panorama does not require ultra-wide angle lens. A standard kit lens is all you need, to take pictures with several sides and then sew them on the computer. In fact, an ultra-wide angle lens will create too much distortion for stitching panoramas with ease.
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