Photography Composition

"The Bubble" Far Distance S.Smith 2013

Far Distance- when the image being photographed is far away

            This is a recent picture of the Tom’s River Bubble. Without zoom, this is where I was standing as I have not made my way close to the bubble yet. I like how the field and the sky make the bubble look more vast.

"Molly Rose" Low Key S.Smith 2013

Low Key- Low contrast, typically darker images, inactive

            This picture is low key because it is not fully lit and bright; the light only hits part of the photo and there is little contrast between my dog and the space around her. She is also still, making this more of a quiet picture than a bright, active one.

"Hiding" Framing S.Smith 2013

Framing- Certain area of the photo enclosed by framing lines of another object in the photo

            My dog is framed in this photo by the jacket sleeve and foot of the bed and the bottom of my purse. With these objects surrounding her, she is the center focus of the picture.

"Sunset" Horizontal S.Smith 2013

Horizontal- picture is wider than it is long

          This picture works best horizontally because it is a sunset, so a wider view is better for capturing the sky in this instance. Also, the houses below aren’t necessary for the photo so vertical position would leave too much of the house in the picture.

"Sunny the Mustang" Soft Focus S.Smith 2013

Soft Focus- is creating a soft-edged or “blurred” focus where the subject is not completely in focus or clear.

            This image works as an example of soft focus because the outline of Sunny the mustang is not completely sharp, but blurred for a softer effect. It contrasts with the rain on the window, which is much clearer. Also the background is out of focus to soften the image. It’s as if the rain is blurring the lines.