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Picture Perfect:
Photography with Paul
Welcome to our first photography feature, where we'll be sharing hints and
tips on how to get started in photography, or to improve your images
should you already be making photos. Photography can be done anywhere;
in your own home, on the streets of the city or in a park. It can be a great
motivator to go outside and to explore your local area, as well as being
a gentle form of exercise.
Creating your photo -
Tip 1: 'Rule of Thirds'
This is a simple but powerful technique that can
transform your photos straightaway
Used for centuries in paintings as a way of
creating balance in an image and making it
pleasing to the eye of the viewer
Cheetah
1 - Subject positioned along the left third, looking
right in to the space creating interest; what is it
looking at?
2 - Negative space in the right hand side of the
image
3 - Grass takes up the bottom third and the
background the top two thirds
Place your subject on one of the grid lines or
near to where the grid lines come together
Most phones and better digital cameras allow
you show the grid on your screen/viewfinder
Take a look at these examples:
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Tree
1 - Grass is positioned in the bottom third leaving
the sky in the top two thirds
2 - Image is balanced with foreground (the tree)
and background subjects (the mountain)
3 - Tree is the main subject and is positioned on
the right hand third of the frame
Get inspired: Neil's story
Neil attended the Picture Perfect course at Back on Track and was inspired to
purchase a camera. Since lockdown, he has been out and about photographing
his local area. Neil's wonderful photo (right) uses Rule of Thirds and Leading
Lines to create a perfectly composed image, and the silhouette of the couple
make a great subject.
Neil says: 'The photography course at Back on Track guided me through each
stage and encouraged me to invest in my own camera. During the lockdown, this
has really helped me to get out of the house for my daily exercise, enjoy the nice
weather and explore local nature spots.' Well done Neil!