Focus on composing photos / Peter Ensenberger.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ensenberger, Peter.

Series:

Focus on series.

The focus on series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Composition (Photography).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (155 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Burlington, Mass. : Focal Press, c2011.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

<P>As digital cameras and software packages become more advanced, seemingly by the minute, it has become easier than ever to overlook the basic elements which have always resulted in the best photographs, no matter how fancy (or primitive) the camera itself. Composition is the single most important aspect of creating great images, no matter what level of photographer you happen to be. No amount of digital wizardry can turn a badly composed image into a picture you would want to display. While many books on composition tend to overcomplicate the subject, this book breaks down everything you nee

Contents:

The power of perspectiveDepth of field and focus; Aperture; Focus point; Lens focal length; Subject distance; Chapter 4: Rules of Composition; Rule of thirds; Rule of space; Rule of odds; Gestalt theory; Quick composition tips; Chapter 5: Leading Lines; Mergers; Frame boundaries; Framing devices; Horizontal and vertical lines; Dynamic diagonals; S-curves and Z-lines; Chapter 6. Breaking the Rules; Breaking the rule of thirds; Breaking the rule of space; Portraits; Breaking the rule of odds; Breaking horizon rules; Epilogue: Where Do You Go from Here?; Have a game plan; The order of events

Work itCritique your results; Equipment and technology; Trust that little voice in your head; Index

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 134-135) and index.

ISBN:

9786613171375

9781136088933

1136088938

9781136088940

1136088946

9781283171373

1283171376

9780240815060

0240815068

OCLC:

727648628