How to appreciate photography works?

The four elements of a good photo: clear subject, clear focus, saturated color, and correct composition

What makes an attractive photo attractive? It must have an attractive place, and this attractive place is the theme. It is also what best expresses the meaning of this photo. Usually this theme point is also the focus point of our lens, in order to highlight the theme and make it clear at a glance. This is the first thing we should think about before pressing the shutter.

We all know that if the focus is not correct, the subject of the photo will not be clear. Similarly, the vibration of the camera during shooting is also the main cause of blurry photos. Beginners should avoid these two points. If conditions permit, use a tripod or support as much as possible to keep the camera as stable as possible when pressing the shutter. Otherwise, you will need to use high-speed film or a large-aperture lens to increase the shutter speed. If you use a handheld camera with a standard lens, it is recommended that the shutter speed be faster than 1/125 seconds. If you use a long lens, use a faster shutter speed.

Color saturation may be the element that photographers have the least control over. To take colorful photos, in addition to the beautiful color of the subject itself, the light or illumination of the scene is even more important. Secondly, the film The type and photo development process will affect the color saturation of the photo. However, what ordinary photographers can master most and need to study most is the accuracy of exposure. Accurate exposure can only rely on the technique of metering. The metering technique of a camera is a science. Many veterans who have been shooting for many years may not be able to fully grasp the metering. In order to prevent inaccurate exposure, many people use bracketing, that is, in addition to what they think is the correct exposure, In addition to the time, I took several more underexposed and overexposed photos. After the photos are developed, there will definitely be one with the correct exposure or one that I think is the most satisfactory. I also use it in situations where metering is difficult. This move. For most good photographers, the technique of metering is definitely worth our time to study carefully. We will talk about metering in the future when we have the opportunity.

Composition is also a university subject, or it can be said that there is no knowledge at all. There are many books on composition on the market. You might as well buy one and have a look. In fact, the basic principles of composition are to look even, stable, comfortable, regular, and to guide the eye to the subject point, avoiding clutter, uneven left and right, and Top-heavy, and there is no visual focus due to too many subjects. Under this principle, many composition methods have been developed, such as triangular composition, L-shaped composition, S-shaped composition... etc. However, these composition methods were studied by art predecessors. Summarized after many paintings and photos, most good works are created following these composition rules. Therefore, the author believes that these composition methods can be used as a reference, but if you have your own opinions, you might as well break away from the book's standards and express your feelings faithfully.