2. What makes a good photograph?
Two Worlds Divided
This a exceptional photo because it shows contrast in line type, color, and
organic and geometric shapes.
3. As you go through the webquest, take notes on key concepts. In
the slides that follow, find and add the best examples of each key
concept. Include brief descriptions of why the picture is effective
and how it applies the key concept.
Click here to learn about what makes a
strong photograph!
4. Simplified Photo
Uncluttered Background
This photo works for an uncluttered background because the background
is simplistic and does not take away from the bright, pink flamingos.
5. Framing
Horizontal Frame
This photo works for well for framing
because, while it is behind the subject, it
perfectly frames the subject’s form.
Vertical Frame
This photo also works well for framing
because the two buildings perfectly center
the moon between them.
6. Rule of Thirds
Space for moving subject
This works well for a rule of thirds and space for moving subjects because
the subject is off to the far, left corner of the photo.
7. Rule of Thirds
Horizon Line
This photo is a perfect example of a horizontal rule of thirds because the
subject falls on the lower ⅔ of the picture.
8. Rule of Thirds
Vertical Placement
This photo shows great vertical rule of thirds by placing the subject to the
far left thirds of the picture.
9. Dynamic Diagonal Lines
This photo is a great example of dynamic diagonal lines by not only having
the fence be diagonal, but the subject as well in the opposite direction.
10. Leading Line
This photo shows leading lines by drawing your eyes to look where the
subject is heading.
11. Rhythmic Lines
This picture used a building’s design to not only frame the subject, but
show repetition in the building's pattern as well.
12. S - Curve
The path that the subjects are following can be traced back to show a curve
in their path.
13. Visual Unity
Triangular Placement
The subject’s wing span creates a beautiful triangle effect, as well as the
reflection of the subject on the water forming another one with the subject
as well.
14. Balance
Symmetrical
Water is always great for showing symmetry
because it is an almost exact copy of the
subject.
Asymmetrical
Asymmetry was achieved here by the
difference in size of the eye and the starfish
on either side.
16. Successfully Breaking The Rules
This photo breaks the rule of thirds by centering the subject, the plane. It
works, however, by framing the subject with the buildings.
17. Consider the Discussion Images and
your preferences.
My personal preference for pictures tends to be ones with constanting,
vibrant colors, and a sort of whimsy or irony of their subjects, like
comparing a crawfish in a bucket to a large planet destroyer or the contrast
of green and orange trees to autumn downloading.
