Chapter 3: Viewpoint and Perspective
Clearly defined vision
GOOD COMPOSITION relies on thoughtful selection of subjects and creative use of space. It’s the art of presenting your vision in a clear, uncluttered arrangement of shapes, lines, and colors. The challenge is creating the perception of depth in a two-dimensional translation of our three-dimensional world. Selecting and arranging elements in a pleasing composition enhances the sense of space in any photograph. And it’s almost entirely dependent on viewpoint and perspective.
Viewpoint is the position of the camera and its angle of view relative to the subject. It can be high or low, left ...
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