Focus
 Clarity of dragonfly
 Focus is on subject
 Vibrant lighting and
color

Lighting
 Shows a great angle
at a flower market
 Adequate natural
sunlight on the tulips
 Texture and
aperture
 Visual movement
throughout the
photograph

Get close-up
 Clarity of pistil (ISO)
 Vibrant petal color
 High saturation and
contrast levels
 Interest the eye

Get Perspective
 Frame your
perspective
 Rule of thirds
 Sense of scale
 Positive/negative
space

Tell a Story
 Juxtaposition of palm
trees
 Use of natural light
 Soft and relaxing color
 Positioning
communicates meaning
(symbolism)
 Concept of continuation
and/or “lead-in line”

Texture
 Texture
 Lighting and color
 Brings a clear view
of the subject
against a distracting
background