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What are the techniques of photographic composition?

(1) picture balance. Balance is an important principle to obtain good works. Whether in nature, architecture or painting, a balanced structure can produce formal beauty visually. Don't think that balance is symmetry. Symmetrical photos often give people a dull feeling, and balance will never cause visual discomfort. To achieve a balanced state, the shape, color and light and dark areas in the picture need to complement each other and echo each other.

(2) the golden section. If the subject is arranged in the center of the picture, the picture will give people a static feeling, and sometimes it will appear dull. The golden section is the easiest point to attract people's attention and make the picture full of motion.

(3) find the line. Look for diagonal lines or radiation in the composition to make the picture more dynamic.

(4) pursuing simplicity. Discard irrelevant elements from the screen.