Composition revisited
What goes through your mind when framing a shot? Are there rules you follow – or are you driven by an instinctive 'it just looks right' feeling? Photographic composition can be tricky because, while everyone agrees there are certain rules to follow, they're equally sure they can be broken. So, where do you start?
Some photographers seem able to produce great shots almost instinctively. The legendary 20th Century photographer, Henri Cartier-Bresson, put it this way: ‘Your eye must see a composition or an expression that life itself offers you, and you must know with intuition when to click the camera.’ Others offer a simpler solution: ‘A good photograph is knowing where to stand’, according to the equally famous Ansel Adams.
A note.’
