As you look at a good photograph, it will have elements that will sort of lead your vision to explore and move into the subject of the photo. The elements are lines either implied or direct, visibile or invisible that guides the eyes to each element of the composition and guide you to 'explore' the photography. In photography theory these are callled leading lines. The basic idea is that these lines keep the eyes from wandering out of the picture but tends to keep the interests leading fromt he…

Have you ever thought of why photographs and pictures are placed in a frame for display. Aside from art-decor, one of the main function of a frame is to focus the viewer's attention onto the photograph. However, usage of frames are not restricted to finished and printed photos. By composing your photos through natural frames you can focus the attention of the viewer to the subject of the photograph. Framing, if executed correctly and purposefully also creates a sense of depth. Many creative po…

A photograph can typically be divided into foreground, subject and background. Most of these elements are present in a good photo. The foreground plays an important role in the picture, if used correctly can provide a frame to rest viewer's viewpoint and provide a lead into the picture. Here, we will see how we can make use of a good foreground to enhance the composition of our photograph. In the photograph above the red flowers provide a foreground interests to the row of building which is …

One of the most important tools to carry around during your travels must be your trusty little (or large) camera. The image of a tourist totting his or her camera round the neck comes to mind. And it is important to capture images from your travels such that when you regale with the tales of your exploits on your return home, these photographs will be a testament of the grandeur, beauty and the exoticness of the places that you trot upon. Off course it would have been better if your photos can a…