Niew Seen Ying (0317961)
Introduction to Photography
Exercise 4a and 4b
Lecture
For this week's class, Mr. Vinod briefed us about the compositions in photographer
Rules of Thirds
- it's something like a guideline, not a rule
- the photography rule of thirds tells us to align our subject with one of the points where those lines cross. That means our subject is one third of the way “into” the picture space – from either the top or bottom, and from either the left or right. And that means it’s not in the middle
- subject matters should be taken at the intersection point
Counterpoint
You can enhance the picture composition even more by creating a counterpoint. If you place your primary focal point at the thirds position, you can place a secondary focal point at the diagonally opposite thirds position, as in the following images. The secondary point is located diagonally across the primary focal point.
Multipoint
Can be created to enhance the photo further.
Triangular Composition
A method of placing a secondary and tertiary focal point alongside a primary focal point to enhance the image. It gives a sense of depth into a photograph and may show dominance in an image.
Principles Underpinning Composition
Apart from the already mentioned rules that govern or guide composition there are also principles of design that underpin composition. These principles can also be used when composing or considering elements within a picture.
-Domination/Emphasis
-Isolation
-Balance
-Repetition
-Alignment
-Contrast
-Rhythm
-Symmetry/Asymmetry
-Harmony
Instructions
Exercise 4A
Capture 3 Images adhering to the Rule of Thirds
1. Using 1 person
2. Using 3 persons
3. Using a scenery
When placing the image on the document for printing; place one image with the Rule of Third lines visible and another without the lines side by side (as instructed in class).
(Put to use what you have learnt in the Zone system exercises here)
1 Person
F 8.0 | S 1/320 | ISO 400
3 Persons
F 8.0 | S 1/320 | ISO 400
Scenery
F 8.0 | S 1/640 | ISO 400
Through this exercise, I learned that rule of thirds give an interesting element in a photo. It made me realize that the main object doesn't have to be at the centre of the frame.
For the first picture, it was a shot captured while my friends are playing frisbee. It shows more movement using the rule of thirds. For the second picture, they actually asked me to take a picture of three of them together. And i automatically took it using the rule of thirds without hesitation. Although it is not really interesting compared to the other pictures, it made me realize that I am starting to use the rule automatically.
Screenshot
Exercise 4B
Capture 4 Images adhering to any of the mentioned principles below:
-Domination/Emphasis
-Isolation
-Balance
-Repetition
-Alignment
-Contrast
-Rhythm
-Symmetry/Asymmetry
-Harmony
Principle: Domination
F 5.6 | S 1/40 | ISO 200
Principle: Repitition
F 8.0 | S 1/30 | ISO 6400
Principle: Rhythm
F 5.6 | S 1/160 | ISO 200
Principle: Symmetry
F 8.0 | S 1/160 | ISO 200
Reflection
After this exercise, I realized that every photo have various composition. It makes the photo more lively. Using the right composition for a picture will gives more live and strength to a picture. But using too many composition in a photo will make the picture looks complicated and the main subject will lose its focus. Therefore, planning of the using of composition is important before taking a picture.
Feedback
General Feedback
Mr Vinod went through everyone's blog in the class for this exercise and point out the mistakes we did. He also said that some of the photos are actually not bad. The things that bother him was the background of the photos. For example, a chair and a car. He also point out that some of us doesn't really know how to use the rule of thirds. Mr Vinod also said that we can redo our assignment if we want to. He expected us to capture photos during the week to make sure that we knew what are the suitable compositions used in different photos.
Specific Feedback
Exercise 4.1
1) It will be better without the car behind.
2) This is actually a good photo. It will be better if the background is darker.
3) Applied rule of thirds correctly.
Exercise 4.2
1) Suitable principle and exposure.
2) Suitable principle.
3) Suitable principle.
4) Unsuitable principle.
Screenshot
After this exercise, I realized that every photo have various composition. It makes the photo more lively. Using the right composition for a picture will gives more live and strength to a picture. But using too many composition in a photo will make the picture looks complicated and the main subject will lose its focus. Therefore, planning of the using of composition is important before taking a picture.
Feedback
General Feedback
Mr Vinod went through everyone's blog in the class for this exercise and point out the mistakes we did. He also said that some of the photos are actually not bad. The things that bother him was the background of the photos. For example, a chair and a car. He also point out that some of us doesn't really know how to use the rule of thirds. Mr Vinod also said that we can redo our assignment if we want to. He expected us to capture photos during the week to make sure that we knew what are the suitable compositions used in different photos.
Specific Feedback
Exercise 4.1
1) It will be better without the car behind.
2) This is actually a good photo. It will be better if the background is darker.
3) Applied rule of thirds correctly.
Exercise 4.2
1) Suitable principle and exposure.
2) Suitable principle.
3) Suitable principle.
4) Unsuitable principle.
Screenshot
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