9 Rules Ingenious Snapshot

No one knows the recipe of a masterpiece, but there are rules that will bring you to him. It is about them and told Steve McCurry - recognized genius and author of National Geographic photograph "Afghan girl." The example of his work, he showed that, while respecting the basic principles of composition, anyone can get a beautiful picture.

Especially for you, 9 tips so that you can greatly improve your skills.

The rule of thirds Advertise important parts along the lines of the composition, and most importantly - at their intersection.



















Top line uses natural lines to focus the viewer.







Diagonal lines well-chosen lines give dynamism.









Crop Use natural frames, such as windows and doors.







The ratio figure and background Find contrast between the subject and the background.









Fill the frame Move closer to the one you're shooting.









The dominant eye is located right or left eye in the center of the composition. This gives more expressive look of the beholder.









Patterns and repetition of images on the patterns look nice, but even better when the photographer interrupts the repetition, adding an object for contrast.













The symmetry of the two halves of harmony pleasing to the eye.











For clarity, I propose to look at this short video: