"Composition is a thinking process, which finds order from the chaotic things that exist in nature; composition is an organizational process, which organizes a large number of scattered composition elements into an understandable whole; composition is a reaction process to these elements, and it is also

The process of finding ways to organize these elements in order to convey to people the excitement, reverence, fear, surprise, or sympathy that the photographer has experienced. The atmosphere expressed in the composition is sometimes calm, sometimes powerful or determined.

, and sometimes it may be active. The subject itself will show the photographer the emotion to be expressed. In short, composition is the orderly control of the points, lines, and surfaces of the picture to make the picture balanced and complete.

The theme should be clear and aesthetic, ultimately forming a unified and harmonious whole.

Its core actually lies in understanding the subject we want to highlight and the theme we want to express; at the same time, it can actively guide the viewer and convey the underlying emotion, whether it is joy, sadness, or loneliness.

Based on the following basic points of composition: 1. The picture has a focus; 2. The subject is in the visual center; 3. It is visually balanced, and the guest and the host complement each other without overwhelming the host; 4. The tone is harmonious; it can be summarized into three important links: intention and visual elements

, principle arrangement.

It can be practiced more in: minimalism of "points"; "line" guiding visual extension; arrangement and combination of "surfaces".

1. Point (less is more) center point composition features: Place the subject in the center of the picture, and you can take close-up shots of beauties in the neighborhood on busy streets, cute little animals in the woods, delicious food in shops, etc.

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Features of vanishing point composition: Using the principle of perspective, a vanishing point in the picture gradually enlarges the scene from far to near.

Especially when taking aerial photos of highways, streets, and bridges, the effect is excellent when combined with speeding cars.

Characteristics of special point composition: follow the nine-square grid composition principle and place the subject in the most conspicuous and critical position in the picture; the simplest method is to start with color, and the effect of "a little red in the midst of greenery" is quite impressive.

2. Line (horizontal and vertical) symmetrical composition means a point or a line is at the center, and the shapes and sizes on both sides are consistent and symmetrical. It is often used in scenes such as reflections on water, similar building structures, mirrors, etc.

Vertically composed photos have objects in a vertical position.

The key to it is the sense of rhythm, which is usually used to shoot scenes such as trees and jungles, tall buildings, and waterfalls.

Diagonal composition arranges the subject on the diagonal, adding a sense of three-dimensionality, extension and movement to the picture.

It is suitable for scenes such as slopes and cliffs, or the edge lines where things are piled up, and the theme is placed on the diagonal. It is often used on gourmet tabletops.

The sceneries on the curve composition picture are in the form of S-shaped curves, which are often used in rivers, winding paths, deserts, etc. The twists and turns of the lines make it more interesting.

3. Surface (harmonious whole) The triangular composition uses three visual centers as the main positions to create a stable picture style.

For example, triangular buildings such as the Eiffel Tower, or posing for food in a triangular configuration.

The composition of blank space is a classic application of photography subtraction, which uses a large area of ??blank space to highlight the main subject of the photo; it is just like an ancient poem "A lonely boat and a man in a coir raincoat, fishing alone in the cold river snow"; the contrast is sharp, the theme is prominent, and the artistic conception is leisurely.

Frame composition sets up natural viewing frames, such as doors, windows, openings, palms, etc.; then, think about what subject to frame in this frame, which has a strong sense of ritual.

But the most commonly used one is the nine-square grid composition, which places the subject at the intersection of the "nine-square grid"; the four intersections of the "well" character are the best positions for the subject, also known as the "golden section."

However, the rule of thirds, symmetry, crosses, horizontal lines, curves, triangles, etc., only focus on the "positional relationship" of each element in the photo; what really needs to be valued is the ability to express and think; that is, knowing what you want to express

What, what to shoot, what atmosphere and mood you want to create in the picture, etc.