saw this article by Darren Rowse, well written and i would like to share..

5 Elements of Composition in Photography

Good Composition is a key element of good photographs yet is something that is hard to define.

Instead of looking at composition as a set of ‘rules’ to follow – I view it as a set of ingredients that can be taken out of the pantry at any point and used to make a great ‘meal’ (photograph).

Alternatively I’ve often described it as a set of ‘tools’ that can be taken out of one’s compositional tool belt at any given time in the construction of a great image.

The key is to remember that in the same way as a chef rarely uses all the ingredients at their disposal in any dish – that a photographer rarely uses all of the ingredients of composition in the making of an image.

Today I’d like to look at five of the ingredients (or tools, or elements) of composition that I draw on in my photography. They’re not ‘rules’ – just things that I consider when setting up a shot.


Pattern
There are patterns all around us if we only learn to see them. Emphasizing and highlighting these patterns can lead to striking shots – as can high lighting when patterns are broken.

Symmetry
Depending upon the scene – symmetry can be something to go for – or to avoid completely.

A symmetrical shot with strong composition and a good point of interest can lead to a striking image – but without the strong point of interest it can be a little predictable. I prefer to experiment with both in the one shoot to see which works best.

Texture
Images a two dimensional thing yet with the clever use of ‘texture’ they can come alive and become almost three dimensional.

Texture particularly comes into play when light hits objects at interesting angles.

Depth of Field
The depth of field that you select when taking an image will drastically impact the composition of an image.

It can isolate a subject from its background and foreground (when using a shallow depth of field) or it can put the same subject in context by revealing it’s surrounds with a larger depth of field.

Lines
Lines can be powerful elements in an image.

They have the power to draw the eye to key focal points in a shot and to impact the ‘feel’ of an image greatly.

Diagonal, Horizontal, Vertical and Converging lines all impact images differently and should be spotted while framing a shot and then utilized to strengthen it.

These are just some of the elements of composition that I consider in my photography. They reflect my own style and personality but there are plenty more.

check this out at the follow link:
http://digital-photography-school.com/5-elements-of-composition-in-photography

ps: Darren Rowse is the editor and founder of Digital Photography School. He lives in Melbourne Australia

japan trip - part 2

Today's . . .

"In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength" (Isaiah 30:15)

hi hi, we are back! we had a very wonderful time in Japan, Nat was the happiest I think, next is daddy, as he managed to locate some stuffs he was "hunting" for sometime.

we stayed at disney resort hotel for 4 days, spent 2 days each at both disneyland and disneysea, then off to Tokyo and spent another 4 days there, and afterwhich back to Singapore, didnt managed to go to Osaka due to the weather and schedule not permitted (as I need to be back in office), so we decided that we will visit Osaka in Feb? with PIL? after we visit Beijing? anyway, hubby will do the planning....lets see.. "p

managed to took abt 800++ pictures, and here are some just to share... :)

its cold in disney due to season and some rain...but overall, we LOVE it and managed to take almost all rides!! Monster Inn - Seek and Find, Pirates of the Caribbean ride, Snow White's Scary hse?... we were at disney in the morning and back to the hotel after it closed at 10pm ;)

Nat said : i "captured" the world (disneysea)

in minnie's house in disneyland



Nat managed to took pictures with all the princesses, I meant "ALL", snowwhite, beauty and the beast, sleeping beauty, etc etc.. think I could create a mini book - title: my day with the princesses at disney..

the famous micky bus... with micky seats, clock etc etc, the whole bus is full of micky! i'm overdosed with micky after 4 days in disney resort... "p

this is my fav, shop...

thats Nat's fav shop - the Pirates of the Caribbean shop

and here's some picture of the famous Tokyo Shine - Akasaka



will load more pictures when I could..
till then.. ciao..

dear all,
we will be away for the next weeks for a long deserved holiday in Japan - Tokyo and Osaka.

till we chat again,
ciao..

for sept.
using glimmer mist, texture paste, paints and glaze medium...






add-on

these were created sometime back but didnt get a chance to post..

these were from a mini book class from Lia,
lovin this cute, pink and girly mini book
its been almost 15 months that I've create a mini book..
lovin the feeling of completion

just drop by to say hi... hi hi to all...we are fine... :)

am still here, just busy..next week will be the big day for my final exam, am worried however i believe i could make it ... :)

what i did the passed weeks..
we have been to macau, beijing and malaysia for biz and short getaways....
managed to created 100 cards for a church's fund raising for the autism kids with the help from Ck, Aida, Rachel & Yen - lovin these ladies...
the sales will be held at st. andrew church on 21st sept...drop by if you could...

will be leaving after the exam to malaysia again
then to japan - tokyo and osaka (for a family holiday or should i call Nat's holiday)
then to indonesia..
then back to germany for work..

lastly, thank you aida for this, they are so pretty:


and here leaving you a picture of missy...


till we "speak" again, ciao...

休息是为了走更长的路! 休息原来也是一种享受!

dear frenz... will be taking a blog break/vacation due to work and at the same time forcus on my final exam which is due in late Sept....