When you take a photograph, you squish our vibrant, energetic three dimensional world into a two-dimensional static rectangle. When you create dynamic visual relationships between multiple elements, you essentially breathe energy, movement, and vitality back into your photographs, bringing them to life. Personally, I like to juxtapose elements which are opposing one another to create this visual energy. The subsequent visual tug-of-war traps the viewer, engaging more than just short-term interest. For example, with the image below, the relative positioning of the sun in the upper left of the composition and the shadowed dune in the lower right creates a dynamic relationship, one that is further underscored by the line of blowing sand connecting the two elements.
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Taking your compositions to the next level requires a shift in approach. It is not enough to concentrate on what you see. You also need to use your imagination to pre-visualise the scene before it happens. This book focuses on how to approach composition, which, to me, is a great plus.
What makes this shot special for me is more than merely the pose and the outstretched wings of the owl. The implied line created by the owl's line of sight repeats the line formed by the cloud in the background. The cloud also helps to encourage the viewer to travel from left to right within the composition, whereas the owl's line of sight pushes the eye back to the left. This creates a visual tug-of-war which keeps the viewer's attention locked within the composition.
For this image taken during a wicked sandstorm, I created a counterpoint relationship between the setting sun on the left and the crest of the dune on the right. A line of blowing sand connects the two visual elements, creating an energetic yet harmonious composition. I lost all of the hair on my legs that day, but it was totally worth it!
I resisted the temptation to zoom in tighter and focus the composition entirely on this high-wire sleeper, taking a well deserved nap after a hard day of monkey business. Instead, I decided to include some of the out-of-focus leaves which were lit by the setting sun. I used these highlight areas to frame the monkey, helping to focus attention on it while at the same time creating multiple areas of visual interest. This engages the viewer's attention, encouraging them to more deeply explore the composition.
When it comes right down to it, all of these are represented visually within the picture space, and composition, the artistic arrangement and positioning of visual elements, is precisely the method used to convey all of this to the viewer, and to coax these elements into a coherent story.
A successful family portrait means paying attention to the big picture as well as to the small details. Are you flattering each individual? Have you created body language that shows affection and intimacy? Have you created a balanced composition with visual flow for the eyes?
The key to mastering layout and composition is to think like a designer. Luckily, it's easier than it sounds. There are five basic principles that can help you transform your work and sharpen your eye for design. Keep them in mind during your next project, and look for ways to apply them.
A pouring medium is an additive used to make acrylic paints pour and flow smoothly and freely. Pouring medium acts as both a diluting agent and binder. Mediums give acrylic paint smoother flow and will help paints with a mix of colors to act more uniformly. They also improve the overall integrity of your paints, so that they dry and finish with cracking, separating, or fading. Essentially, a pouring medium makes acrylics easier to work with and much more suitable for the pouring techniques we love so much!
Typically, alignment is applied to two specific design elements: typography and images. Graphic designers attempt to create a balance between the two so that both images and text are visually appealing and have a seamless connection. Through good use of alignment, a composition will appear neat, clean, and readable to an audience. 2ff7e9595c
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