How do you approach composition in your photography? (Page 10): Your comment has some merit. Consider this: If one isn't studied on the 'good visual aspects' of composition, an...

mindzye Loc: WV

revhen wrote:

Yep. Only one may try it. If an angle looks right, pleases you or just a sense of rightness, shoot!

Your comment has some merit.
Consider this: If one isn't studied on the 'good visual aspects' of composition, an untrained eye will continue to view an image - his/hers/others - work in the same faulty manner, even though it 'looks good', to an untrained/ inexperienced eye.
And yes, rules Can be broken/ bent, yet a good image is still a good image? Does someone have to know the rules first in order to 'break/bend' them?

A saying I've come across: Be careful in walking confidently in the wrong direction

srt101fan

Linda From Maine wrote:

"Not very many exceptions..." Larry, I k... (show quote)

What Linda said....

chfrus

Longshadow wrote:

I shoot full sensor, no sensor cropping. I will do that in post, but I do use the zoom for preliminary cropping as desired.
Usually the rule of thirds, depending on the subject and my feelings/desire.

Just what looks best, even if it breaks the rule(s).

And don't forget leading lines.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

larryepage wrote:

We learn from generalizations. We practice on exceptions...

The below comments of yours don't teach reality; they are your opinions formed to sound like truths. They are misleading and unfair to novices. They are representative of the reason I generally don't participate in main discussion forum

"Photographing architecture is like photographing statues. Its derivative, not artistic. And of course there are exceptions, but not very many. But it's still much more documentation or photojournalism than artistry..."

MrBob Loc: lookout Mtn. NE Alabama

srt101fan wrote:

I like your definition, Bill!

Gee , You just gave me fodder for the Holy trinity of presentation... Composition, matting, and framing. Each one is complimentary to the other; as Iso, Shutter speed, and Aperture is to the exposure...

Martys Loc: Lubec, Maine

Hello User ID
"To avoid a snapshot appearance" Finding no clues what thaz supposed to mean without seeing some examples.

These are a selection of my efforts from my website ,....all my cropping done in the viewfinder, ...for this ol' timer it has always been an integral and enjoyable part of my workflow sir.

srt101fan

MrBob wrote:

Gee , You just gave me fodder for the Holy trinity of presentation... Composition, matting, and framing. Each one is complimentary to the other; as Iso, Shutter speed, and Aperture is to the exposure...

You mean... you mean .... a Presentation Triangle! 😱

User ID

OldCADuser wrote:

Did you ever shoot slides, "back in the day"?

Complete mastery of producing slides is why I have a roof over my head, food, health care, a car, and whatever else costs $$.

Most of the digital imaging miracles of today we were doing with slides, except acoarst for sharpening.

mindzye Loc: WV

MrBob wrote:

Gee , You just gave me fodder for the Holy trinity of presentation... Composition, matting, and framing. Each one is complimentary to the other; as Iso, Shutter speed, and Aperture is to the exposure...

Well, according to the vernacular presented from some, can we expect a comment such as "Wow. What a beautiful picture on your wall. THat is a Gorgeous frame".... Man, you must have a great Framing source. Gosh, how much did it cost?

tongue in cheek, of course....

btbg

User ID wrote:

ROTFLMFAO !

What exactly is funny about my post? You may not care for the composition tool that was posted but hje explanation of it is as accurate as you can make it without a very lengthy explanation.

Get a ruler a protractor and a compose and draw the diagram and you will see that what I said is correct.

mindzye Loc: WV

User ID wrote:

Complete mastery of producing slides is why I have a roof over my head, food, health care, a car, and whatever else costs $$.

Most of the digital imaging miracles of today we were doing with slides, except acoarst for sharpening.

It takes more precise exposure considerations/ experience for slides (positives) than for neg. color. And then we relied on such experienced hands of qualified developers to produce a presentable product. Like taking your vehicle to an Earl Scheib, or to an experienced quality resto' paint shop.

srt101fan

Martys wrote:

Hello User ID
"To avoid a snapshot appearance" Finding no clues what thaz supposed to mean without seeing some examples.

These are a selection of my efforts from my website ,....all my cropping done in the viewfinder, ...for this ol' timer it has always been an integral and enjoyable part of my workflow sir.

Wonderful images (especially #1); and I love Lubec!

Martys Loc: Lubec, Maine

srt101fan wrote:

Wonderful images (especially #1); and I love Lubec!

Thanks muchly srt101fan,....thanks so much for your kind words.

I retired and we relocated to Lubec shortly after 9/11.
My wife and I had run photo workshops up here and decided to relocate from the greater Boston rat race,.....we enjoy the slower pace of living in down east Maine,...there are trade offs but none that we regret....has been a fair influx of property sales and renovation to existing real estate since COVID in Lubec.
We are blessed to be surrounded by such natural beauty in this off the beaten path location.

Nice meeting you here,...wishing you and yours a Happy New Year.

DebAnn Loc: Toronto

JZA B1 wrote:

Square crop, rule of thirds, or something completely different?

How do you know which one to apply in any given situation? Any time-tested rules or just what looks best?

I simply look through the viewfinder and shoot when I think the scene looks its best.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

larryepage wrote:

We learn from generalizations. We practice on exceptions. Trying to learn without the general principles can lead to insanity. Besides, what are the rules of compisition if not sweeping generalizations.

You folks go ahead and talk it out.

Completely missing or avoiding the point Linda was making. It was your generalization that architectural photography isn’t interesting or creative.