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Patterns
Look for patterns. These could be cobblestone walks, or a roof of tin with a repeating
pattern, zigzags. Simplicity is often better in a photograph rather than trying to get too
much into it. The most interesting can be composed of just lines, patterns, or curves
and this should give you something to consider with your photography.
Contrast
Contrast is the tonal difference of light. We want an image with contrast to separate
areas. This helps define edges, shadows, and areas of light. Another way I think of this
is “light stalking”. For example, a ray of light coming through an archway lighting some
pottery isolates the subject and the background helps contrast the light from the darks.
In this photograph of the train there are some applications of the elements of
composition. How many can you see?
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