Lessons

How to take good photos.

Most digital cameras will take care of exposure,speed,even colour balance. But thats not all there is to it.

Never put your subject in the centre of the picture.Ok if its a portrait or a close up of a flower,but if there are more elements to it make sure YOU position THEM.

The rule of two thirds. You may,or may not have heard of this,depending of course on what experience you have. But it is a very important part of constructing a picture.

For those who don't know; mentally divide your viewfinder,or screen into squares.9 squares to be exact. Dont put your main subject in the centre square,as most snappers do. Try and put it in the area where one of the corners of the middle square is.Not exactly at that point but somewhere between there and the outside corner of the picture.

Imagine a circle somewhere there and thats what you should try for. Now,thats not all. Of course not. Then try to include smaller items of interest in one of the bottom corners that will lead the eye from there to your main subject.

A path starting somewhere near the bottom left corner,meandering through from left to right upwards to a house. Is a classic.

Always remember,your main subject should be the most prominent,and all else should interest the eye but not detract it,just lead it along to where you want it go go.

You are making the picture. There are millions of images out there but you are deciding which to capture,so you have to take responsibility for how it looks.