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What are the structures?

Composition is a basic skill in photography, which determines how to show the photos to the audience and affects the order in which the audience looks at the photos. Details are as follows:

1, center composition: This is the most common composition method. Putting the subject in the center of the picture has the advantages of highlighting the subject, being clear and finding the balance point of the picture. Horizontal line composition: By using horizontal straight lines, the picture can look wider, more stable and more harmonious. For example, the horizon and the horizontal plane separate the two spaces, giving people more imagination.

2. Trigonometry: This is a very common composition method, which is applicable to almost all scenes. Divide the picture horizontally and vertically into two lines to form a tic-tac-toe arrangement, and divide the picture into nine equal parts. Intersection is the most attractive part of the picture, and it is also the basic principle of tripartite composition. Putting the subject in this position can enrich the picture level.

3. Diagonal composition: Taking the diagonal as the direction of the main element can effectively use the length of the diagonal of the picture, and at the same time, it can also make a direct relationship between the companion and the subject. Dynamic and lively, it is easy to produce the convergence trend of lines, attract people's attention and achieve the effect of highlighting the main body.

The role of composition in taking pictures

1. Through reasonable composition, the audience can be guided to focus on the main body of the photo, making the main body more prominent, thus better conveying the theme and emotion that the photographer wants to express. Through reasonable composition, photos can have a sense of depth, making the audience feel as if the scenes in the photos can be walked in. This can be achieved by using elements such as foreground, intermediate scene and background.

2. Composition can help the photographer to create a sense of balance in the picture and make the photo look more harmonious and stable. This can be achieved by methods such as symmetrical composition and golden section. By using some special composition techniques, such as low-angle shooting, high-angle shooting, foreground framing and so on. , which can enhance the visual impact of photos and make them more attractive.

3. Through reasonable composition, the photos can have a sense of depth, which makes the audience feel that the scenes in the photos can be walked in. This can be achieved by using elements such as foreground, intermediate scene and background. Composition can also help photographers convey their feelings and opinions. By using symbolic elements or colors, photos can become more emotional.