I know in my case it's luck. I never heard of these 7 tips- or balance before yesterday. But when I read it, it clicked... I never heard of the rule of 3rds till about 2 years ago... I am going to stick to my #1 rule first-- Get the shot. Trust your eye... Get 2 or 3 if possible, playing with camera settings up and down... Later in edit, on the computer, you can really concentrate on your art.. Digital allows that, more than ever... I am not saying don't worry about it in the field- Landscapes and inanimate objects aren't going anywhere. But birds in flight, sports, action shots-- you have to get the shot 1st...
I know in my case it's luck. I never heard of thes... (show quote)
Balance is a compositional technique in photography that juxtaposes images within a frame so that the objects are of equal visual weight. When different parts of a photo command your attention equally, perfect balance is achieved.
These are not the greatest examples, but each picture draws you eye to each area of the picture. From the sky to the rock formations each balancing the other. From the green plants to the sun.
The lighthouse is the Portland Head Light in Portland, ME. Looks like the cruise ship is going to run into the lighthouse. All three photos were taken in Maine in 2015.