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Common photography composition techniques

Introduction: For those of us who are busy at work, the park must be an ideal place for everyone to spend time after dinner, and the park during the Chinese New Year holiday is even more worthy of our visit. Taking pictures in the park seems to be a common thing for most people, but by mastering some simple composition skills, the photos we take can still be taken to a higher level. Below I will share with you some simple photography skills, I hope it will be helpful to you.

1. Use the foreground to enhance the sense of space

Manual mode, f/8, 1/125 sec, ISO 100, focal length 47mm

?The foreground? It is the scenery An important element that cannot be ignored in photography. When shooting, don't just focus entirely on the subject you want to represent, but also carefully observe the surrounding environment.

Model: Canon EOS 600D Aperture: f/5.6 Shutter: 1/800 sec Focal length: 16mm Sensitivity: 250 Exposure compensation

Finding the right foreground will help increase the beauty of the photo The sense of space and depth, if seasonal characteristics and environmental characteristics can be reused, can also make the photos more appealing.

2. Choose the appropriate shooting angle

Aperture priority, f/11, 1/60 second, ISO 100, focal length 28mm

According to the shooting subject and performance Effect, choosing the most appropriate shooting angle is the key to shooting good works. This work was shot from an upward angle. The photographer skillfully used the sense of perspective to make the trees seem to tower into the clouds, highlighting the strong vitality of the trees stretching towards the sky.

For those of us who often shoot from conventional angles, we can occasionally look at the world from another angle. The works we take often have unexpected effects.

3. Pay attention to the blank space in large scenes

Aperture priority, f/13, 1/60 second, ISO 100, focal length 35mm

When showing this When dealing with large scenes and vast landscapes, you must pay attention to leaving enough "blank space" in the picture to avoid making the overall picture too full. This kind of space is often called "blank space" or "breathing space", creating a refreshing and comfortable feeling.

? Leave blank space? Create a certain space for imagination in the picture

4. Use reflection to enhance expression

Manual mode, f/7.1, 1/60 second , ISO 250, focal length 35mm

Reflections can create an interesting visual pleasure in the picture. When shooting at a quiet lakeside, incorporate dramatic reflections into the picture. In a tranquil and steady mood, the extension and repetition of the picture will effectively expand the scope and power of expression. Enable the camera's guide line function to more accurately grasp the level of the symmetry line.