Elements of Photography

By: Robert Webb

Perspective 1I love the angle at which ecstaticist took this. I chose this for perspective because the sun reflects off the boat in such a way that it makes me want to have gone on the cruise.

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Perspective 2I chose this for perspective because it was at the perfect angle for mid-day. Also, you can see how the person shot this photo from a sitting position because the photo is aiming up.

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Line 1I chose this for line because you can see the harbor line leading from both ways into the middle of the picture. Also, some of the wooden poles have lines.

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Line 2I chose this kitty-cat for line because the line(s) on it’s muzzle lead down to it’s mouth/nose and up to it’s eyes.

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Rule of Thirds 1This sandwich is taking up the left two thirds on the photo, so it deserves a spot on rule of thirds!

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Rule of Thirds 2If you are asking why I chose this boat, it is on the right-hand side of the photo.

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Depth of Field 1The lizard is great for depth of field because only the lizard and the vines it is climbing on is in focus. Also, the sunflowers(?) in the background are blurred.

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Depth of Field 2The background is blurred for depth of field!

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