Awesome Photos

My favorite type of photography is character studies and I feel that these photos all have great portrayal of character. These all portray great use of multiple photography rules. I like the dark, orange tones of all the photos as well as the aesthetically pleasing  positioning of all the subjects (rule of thirds). They also are all quite intense photos. Fire is key.

Photowalk- Rule of Thirds

I feel both these photos demonstrate the rule of thirds quite well as the subject matter is focused in a third of the picture.

Rules of Photography

So photography composition has ten generally accepted rules. Here they are:

1. Rule of Thirds
   

• Imagine a grid that divides an image into thirds, both vertically and horizontally. The main subject of the photo should line up on one of these lines or where one of the lines intersects. This helps to create interest within the photo. 
2. Balance
   
   

• When applying the rule of thirds, the photo also needs balance. The focal point can often be offset with a lesser object in the background to create this balance. 
3. Lines
   
   
   
   
• Lines show movement and move the viewers eye to follow a specific path. Thus lines can be used in photography to guide the viewer through the photograph in interesting ways. 
4. Symmetry and Patterns

• Nature and urban settings both show a variety of patterns and symmetry. Photographing these can create an eye catching image as well as create tension when these patterns are broken. 
5. Point of View
   
   
   
   
• There are many different POVs of a single scene and thus when photographing one, it is beneficial to consider which POV is the best.
6. Background/Foreground
   
   
   
   
• Contrast the foreground with the background. Do not make either too busy or the photo will not look as nice.
7. Depth
   

• To create depth a photo needs foreground, mid ground, and background
8. Framing
   
   
   
   
• Frames are present in both urban and natural settings. The focus in the middle will often pop more if it has been taken with an interesting frame surrounding it.
9. Cropping
   
   
   
   
• Sometimes certain aspects of a photo can weaken it or there is a smaller area that is really good but is not focal. Crop the photo to make it better in these circumstances.
10. Break the Rules!
    
    
• Sometimes the best photos are those that do not follow the rules.

Picture Search

Portraits are my favorite kind of photography. This portrait from the Boston Globe is amazing for many reasons. The background is mainly what makes this photo so great. The photo is taken after a riot in Egypt that resulted in the deaths of 74 football players. The eyes in the portrait show this so well, that is the deep anguish that resulted from these deaths. The solemn expression and simple composition, oddly enough the main subject is centered, is why I like this photo a lot.

Carsten Koall/Getty Images

First Photo Walk

I am a fan of found objects and art. Thus, I really like this photo I captured of the underside of a truck. It was edited to create a stronger contrast between the dark foreground and bright background and I also rotated the image to add more complex thought as to what the subject matter it. At first glance it does not appear to be an axel which is what I really like about this photo. The orange tones of the rust are also very pleasing.

Introductions

Ello! My name is Zach and welcome to my blog.
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