Assignment #4: How DOES a great photographer create great composition?

Can you match these images with the list of compositional tips below?

How does a photographer arrange the elements in a photo to make it eye catching to the viewer?  Contrast, balance, rule of thirds, leading lines, diagonals, alternative camera angles, clear subject of interest, texture, patterns and lines, geometric shapes, framing...to name a few.

1. Read this link (and refer to it in your own reflection) about composition before you begin: 
http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2012/04/12/10-rules-of-photo-composition-and-why-they-work/

2. Capture 5 images that show strong composition using the list above.

3. Edit in Photoshop using adjustments or the cropping tool to make the best composition possible.

 

3. Post the 5 images to your blog and select the 3 you feel are the best composition.  Include the technical information (ISO, f-stop and shutter speed, and camera mode) in the caption of each photo. 

4. Under each of the 3 "best", write 3 sentences reflecting on why you feel the photo has strong composition and why it is eye catching to the viewer making sure to label what elements you used from the link.

Due Date:  Thursday/Friday, September 7/8, end of block.