1. This photograph has a primary subject of a bridge. The bridge is positioned to the left. On the right side of the nine zone grid there is grass and in the background there is a pattern of cement squares. This is a still shot and has contrast between the colors of the bridge and grass.

2. The cranes are the primary object and are weighted towards the left. In the background the tree has dynamic balance because when the object is put into a certain space so the eye is not attracted to one single part of the picture but the whole photograph itself. The angle and closeness of the cranes also adds to the composition. 

3. The ribbon and pearl bracelet are the focus of this photo. It is centered and bright, the dark purple background matches the thumbnail and right. Overall the subtle edges and lines are noticeable in the composition. The photo has no negative space, because having a blank spot or too much space that has nothing would make the picture look boring.

4. This photo has a contrast of dark and light. The trees and dark clouds are important, and the lighter warmer background adds to the dynamic balance, which is when the object is put into a certain space so the eyes is not attracted to one single part of the picture but the whole photograph itself. 

5. This photo of water has dynamics that keep the movement of the eyes exploring the picture, and makes all the angles of the photo interesting to look at. It is a close up of a water fountain, and has static balance, which is when the object appears frozen or immobile. 

6. This photo is angled, and the white flower is positioned in the upper left corner. The flower matches the hair tie, and the background is blurred. The lines in her hair and of her face add to the structure which is dependent on the line, shape, and position of the photo. Negative space exists due to the borders of the photo. 

September 8, 2011

1. The flowers in this photograph are the primary subject, and the ocean is the background. Together, they create an eye catching dynamic or dynamic balance. The lighting on the flowers helps them pop out, which is important to the composition.  The viewpoint of this was not eye level, I shot from slightly angled under the flowers, and pretty close up.  I also cropped the picture so there is no negative space.

2. There are three leading lines in this photo, the fog, the mountain, and the water line. The rounded curve of the photo gives a dramatic effect, and its eye catching. The photo is weighted to the left of the nine zone grid, and it is zoomed, but not too close. There is not too much negative space and the balance of the water, hill, and sky interact well with the frame. The colors also contrast each other well.

3. This photo is a close up of stacked rocks; the camera lens is focused on the rocks, but not on the background. The viewpoint is at the ground level of the stones, and the symmetry and precision of this subject draws the eye to this primary object that is weighted towards the center of the frame. The structure of the line, shape, and position of the stones also supports the overall balance of the photograph.

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The primary subject of this photo is the horse and rider, which is weighted towards the bottom center. The fence creates a horizontal alignment for the vineyards, mountains, and sky, which are the background environment of the photograph. The photograph also conveys static balance which means the viewer's eye may take in everything at once. The symmetry of the fence creates a pattern which adds to the overall dynamic balance of the photo.



The dominant or primary subject of this photograph is the model, this subject is weighted toward the bottom left of the Nine-Zone Grid. The position of this subject attracts the most attention, the secondary subject is the vineyards, which are more blended in the back and could also be considered the environment. The overall dynamic of this photograph does not attract the eye to one single part of the picture, but the whole photograph itself.




This photograph is of grapes on a grapevine, the grapes are positioned in the center bottom of the frame and fill up the positive space. There is a balance between the purples grapes and the green leaves, which creates an interesting dynamic. The close view point shows details such as patterns , symmetry, and repetition of shapes. The stems are leading lines that pulls the viewer into the picture. Since, this photograph is cropped, the background "noise" has been eliminated.

Learning About Photography, Websites:

http://photo.tutsplus.com/articles/round-ups/100-helpful-photography-tutorials-for-beginners-and-professionals/

http://www.digital-photography-school.com/digital-photography-composition-tips

http://www.photographymad.com/pages/view/10-top-photography-composition-rules