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This document discusses the rules of composition in photography. It begins by quoting two photographers who argue that rules prevent progress and that there are no rules for good photographs. It then defines composition as the arrangement of elements in a work of art to form a harmonious whole. The rest of the document lists various compositional techniques for photographers to consider when taking pictures such as subject matter, camera position, use of negative space and the rule of thirds. It encourages breaking rules at times and ends by providing the author's Flickr page for more information.








































Discussion on composition rules in photography; quotes from Bruce Barnbaum and Ansel Adams highlight the subjective nature of photographic success.
Exploration of what a photograph can represent, including things, places, people, events, or emptiness.
Ansel Adams' insights on perspective. Importance of unique positioning and contextual awareness.
Discussion of frame filling and negative space as contradictory concepts, emphasizing the flexibility of rules.
Exploration of various composition techniques such as the rule of thirds, selective focus, and the use of symmetry.
Ends with a link to Peter Hall's Flickr page for more photographic examples and insights.