Examples Of Compostion

The four photographs below are the few I believe best display the values of composition.

 

The photograph below displays the rule of thirds with the centre of the object falling on one of the main focal points. It also displays large amounts of contrast between the monochromatic object and the colourful and harshly patterned appearance of the background. There are many tones throughout the image, with the main variation about the object from dark shaded tones to sheer white where the light source has been reflected. There is also a variation in texture, with the reflective sleek surface of the object contrasting against the background.

The photograph below displays a large range of tones with the reflection of light and shadow all across the cylindrical form of the object, there is also a change in the tone of the background to offset the object from the background and emphasise other areas in comparison to other areas.

There is also a use of a dramatic perspective, as the photograph was taken from a low angle to again emphasise the objects shape.

The photograph below displays a machine made object's conformity to a naturally occurring shape, created on stone by weathering. The image shows a use of converging lines within the image, but the horizontal lines within the image keep the attention on the subject, the use of a low aperture leaves the background out of focus as to draw the eyes away from it. There is also a variety of tones within the image to create an interesting and multi-dimensional quality to the photograph.

The photograph below demonstrates the use of aperture to create a shallow depth of field so that only the object is in sharp focus and the middle and background is not, the position and stature of the object emphasises similar shapes that can be found in the background, there is also balance within the image with the dark lower and right side of the image being compensated for by the light negative space of the sky in the upper right area.