Photographic Composition

APPENDIX 1

Three Ways to Capture

The Major Oak Tree of Sherwood Forest—England’s oldest and most famous tree, which is over 800 years old.

Projection

Introjection

Confluence

Exercises

Most photographers give some thought in advance to what they want to photograph—subjects like flowers, children, landscapes, animals sports, sunsets. Heading out with camera in hand, they search for interesting ways to depict their chosen subject. They consider lighting, background, vantage point, and camera settings to ensure achieving the desired effect before releasing the shutter. Such care to details generally provides good results. But there can be ...