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Basic photography— Art, composition, and computer principles
What makes these images effective?
Creating mood ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Characteristics of a good photo ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Shape ,[object Object]
 
Line ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Line creates perspective ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
                                       
 
 
 
 
Pattern ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
 
Texture ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
 
Using light for depth ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
 
Giving perspective ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
 
Depth and perspective ,[object Object],[object Object]
 
 
Improving composition ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Have a strong center of interest ,[object Object],[object Object]
 
 
Simplicity ,[object Object]
 
Cut offs ,[object Object],[object Object]
Give the object some-where to go
 
Working with angles ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
 
 
Balance ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
 
Fill the frame ,[object Object],[object Object]
                   
 
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