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We can position elements so they fall on the primary diagonal elements I've discussed can do that.
of the image from top left to bottom right, instead of more hori-
zontally as in the image above. Horizontal lines are great for a Begin to ask yourself, How can I give this photograph more or
lot of things but creating a feeling of visual energy isn't one of less energy? Often it's just moving in a little or to the left or the
them. right. Move more and you'll see immediate changes in your im-
ages. Begin composing with energy in mind. Asking yourself;
"How can I make this image more dynamic in terms of my lines"
is a great move forward toward more compelling compositions.
3. Study images, not just cameras
Put down the latest Nikon or Fuji catalog for a while and pick
up a book of photographs. The best way to learn to make bet-
ter stronger, more compelling compositions is to study better
stronger more compelling photographs. Study them and really
read the images. The way to learn is to really spend time to look
for hidden details in the images, to become aware of what you
feel or think about it and why. Consider the elements in the im-
age, the contrast, the storie or repeated elements. How did the
photographer create such depth and such tension? All of this
You can start playing with wide angle lenses too because they teaches us and expands our vocabulary and gives us new pos-
exaggerate the energy of diagonal lines, especially if you get it sibilities. It gives us new challenges and new ways to jump the
nice and close. ruts that we get in and most importantly, it gives us the same
tools which the master photographers of the last 100 years have
used not the cameras and the lenses but the visual language.
Studying great photographs in books will get you yet another
step closer to more captivating images. Dig deep and ask your-
self "What makes this image so compelling"?; What makes this a
really captivating photograph? What kinds of things really light
the spark for me? Then grab the camera and go make some-
thing beautiful.

For more tips on composition and all other aspects of photog-
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opposite of all of this is also true. If you want really serene im- Website: https://davidduchemin.com/
ages that give us a powerful sense of calm, then minimizing the

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