There are many photographers who are very particular about sharpness. This is not a bad thing. In fact, it is a good practice to check for sharpness. But sometimes there is too much emphasis on sharpness that it seems like a photo is a lost cause when it isn’t very sharp. This creates a tendency to treat blur like an enemy. However, blur can be utilized creatively in many ways.
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Viewers often prefer the rule of thirds simply because it creates a certain flow or direction that the eye can follow – a flow or direction that is pleasing to the eye. But it doesn’t always work and a lot of very good photographers consider it more a “guideline” than a rule. Let’s look at why.
Composition is critical in photography, and it is something that every photographer wants to understand. While there are different rules for composition that you can follow, like the rule of thirds, leading lines, S-curve, and a whole lot more, there is an aspect of composition you need to look into to understand these rules better – the different roles of elements in a frame.
There is something about silhouettes that makes you want to rush out and create one yourself. They have that dramatic atmosphere that always keeps a photograph interesting. The ability to create silhouettes becomes a natural habit when taking photos of sunsets becomes a regular part of your routine (as it does for most outdoor photographers. […]
Photography books, schools, websites, and even your local camera clubs are your main source of help when it comes to improving your craft. There is a lot of information on photography that can be found due to the abundance of resources available everywhere these days. But there are some unusual things you can do to […]
