Use the power of contrast to create a work.

Lead: works with strong contrast in life are easy to leave a deep impression on people. When using a camera to view a scene, if you can be good at discovering the characteristics of the real scene, you can make use of contrast to make a composition shot, which can increase the readability of the photo.

Photographic composition by size contrast method

Size contrast, also called distance contrast, is easy to show the primary and secondary relationship of the picture.

Generally speaking, large objects are more prominent than small objects, so in the process of shooting, we can decide to put the subject close to the lens, the image is large and the subject is prominent; The partner is far away from the camera, small in size and unobtrusive, so as to achieve the size of contrast photography composition.

When shooting, we can make full use of the interest of this size difference, or form a size contrast through the lens perspective relationship, and strive to break the uniformity and rigidity of photographic composition, so that the subject we shoot becomes the center of the picture, and the reader's attention is focused on the ever-changing subject center, thus producing charming artistic effects.

Put a horse sculpture as the main body, close to the camera, and the rest as companions, away from the camera, to achieve the effect of size contrast and highlight the main body.

When shooting, we can make full use of the changing interest of size differences, or form size contrast through lens perspective, and strive to break the uniformity and rigidity of composition, so that the subject of shooting becomes the center of the picture, and the reader's attention is focused on the changing subject center, thus producing charming artistic effects.

When riding on the highway in Tibetan areas, use telephoto lens to shoot the trucks on the long highway in the distance.

In Haizigou, Siguniang Mountain in western Sichuan, I photographed the beautiful forest in the mountain and compared it with the small tourists.

Take pictures of outdoor hikers and the vast land on the plateau.

Photographic composition of contrast between reality and reality

The contrast between reality and reality is a common contrast method. Virtual? To stand out? Real? . The contrast between reality and excess is usually divided into the following situations:

What is the clear subject? Real? , the blurred scenery is? Virtual? ; Shooting with a medium telephoto lens and a large aperture lens is easy to cause contrast between reality and reality.

What is the discipline itself? Real? , the shadow is? Virtual? ; Shadows can be seen everywhere, and we can make good use of this feature for shooting and composition.

What is the dark landscape? Real? What is the light-colored scenery? Virtual? . In landscape photography, rolling mountains are surrounded by smoke. What is the relatively dark mountain at this time? Real? What about the light fog? Virtual? , thus forming a contrast between reality and reality.

Using the method of static and dynamic contrast, the object fixed relative to the camera is clearly presented, while the object moving relative to the camera is blurred.

Shoot a row of benches in the sports ground from the side with the dome light, and set the focus on the front chair, so that the back chair naturally forms a blur effect.

Take stage photos of retired workers dressed in Red Army costumes, and use a large aperture telephoto lens from the side of the stage to select singers to focus on shooting.

Choose the projection of the house in the glass as the main body, and the relatively weak snuff bottle becomes? Virtual? Form a contrast between reality and reality.

When shooting pious pilgrims in Labrang Temple in Gannan, the camera was fixed with a tripod, and with the slow shutter, the fast-rotating curved tube and the relatively fast-moving people near the camera were blurred.

High contrast photographic composition

Height comparison can be said to be a branch of body comparison. For example, in a bush, a big tree will stand out; If you are in the forest, the same big tree will be less prominent. Trees with the same height have different visual feelings because of different surrounding environments.

If there is no contrast between two pedestrians, the photo is just a tree and a plank road stretching into the distance, and there is nothing special about it. After joining the pedestrians, it not only reflects the height of trees, but also conveys an idea of vast territory and small human beings.

High contrast can also be patchy, usually when designing items to make the picture more vivid. Try to avoid keeping objects at the same height, which can also be seen in other artistic fields. In daily life, the subjects of high contrast shooting are very extensive, and this shooting technique can often be used when shooting people, animals, still life flowers, urban buildings and natural landscapes. With contrast, there is a hierarchy, and the picture increases the visual impact through this contrast.

The towering snow-capped mountains in the background are in sharp contrast with the small houses in the foreground, which makes the picture look more vivid and makes the viewers lament the magical power of nature.

When shooting the starting ceremony of the race walking competition, use a wide-angle lens and a low angle to get close to one of the runners, so that their image becomes tall.

In the small town of Florence, Italy, when shooting color sculptures, the image of the sculptures is raised through low-angle and wide-angle lenses, and compared with distant buildings.

How many contrast photographic compositions are there?

In order to better highlight the subject, we can increase the number of companions without disturbing the subject, and the more the better. As long as the main body is arranged in a prominent position, even if the number of accompanying bodies is more, it will not usurp the host's role. These companions play a key role as green leaves set off red flowers.

Overlooking the school playground in a tall building, in front of many students wearing school uniforms, the teacher standing on the podium and speaking in red is so prominent and conspicuous. The obvious contrast in quantity makes the reader's attention shift to the teacher.

Sunset is shot with strong side light, and the contrast between the horses in the forest and grassland makes nature more huge and majestic, showing the smallness of life compared with nature.

When you shoot flowers, let them form a clear queue and form a contrast in quantity.

When shooting dried squid on the streets of Quanzhou, the parts with obvious contrast in size and quantity are selected to highlight.

Contrast photography composition

Painting pays attention to the combination of dynamic and static, and yin and yang complement each other. It is also important in photographic composition. Are the straight lines opposite in the picture? Quiet? , the curve is relative? Moving? Moreover, dynamics and statics can help each other and set off each other. In the absence of sharp contrast between the subjects, we can choose to use our companions to achieve our goals.

When shooting the sunset in Dalian Xinghai Square, the curved embankment is used to form a straight contrast effect with the sea level.

In the comparison of straightness of overpass, the curve is more dynamic, the straight line is more stable and the picture is more vivid.

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The essence of photographic composition is to organize and manage the picture, and choose the elements with shooting and performance value for reasonable layout. Contrast is the first move and practice of photographic composition? Photographic eye? The first step, so as to be good at discovering and using the elements in life and forming the contrast of photographic composition.

When shooting in Hongcun, I chose this position after many considerations, which not only highlighted the main body, but also explained the shooting background. Make the building, water surface and basket form a straight line contrast, and make the whole picture interesting and vivid.

When shooting the ceiling of the museum in Europe, the circular picture frame is in direct contrast with the edge line of the house.