Elements of Composition

Assignment Description

For this assignment we had to take photos for the 6 elements of composition. The elements include Rule of thirds, Pattern, Symmetry, Texture, Depth of field and Lines. For the second composition assignment we had to take photos for the next 5 elements that we learned they include: Framing, Perspective, Space, Balance and Color.

Slideshow 1

Lines- Bricks on the wall in the hallway

Depth of field- Lights on my truck

Texture- Fire light in the hallway

Pattern-a box filled with jellybeans

Rule of thirds- The fire light in the hallway positioned in the upper left third

Symmetry- The staircase at school

Balance- My Mustang near 2 doors

Color- My Red Mustang against green foliage

Framing- A tree on the beach in Florida

Perspective- Rim on Corvette

Space- A palm tree

 


 I learned many things from this assignment, for rule of thirds, I learned how to position the subject in regards to the lines on the grid. For pattern I learned how to focus on an object to emphasize the subject. For symmetry you need good composition as well as a perfect focal point. For texture I noted that you could add a lot of emphasis to a photo if you add the proper focus on the photo. As for the depth of field if you use a focus on an object close up and blur the background then you can achieve a focused point in the photo.