Composition Assignment

The Assignment and What I Learned:
There were two parts two this assignment. For the first part we learned about six elements of composition. The six elements were: rule of thirds, pattern, symmetry, texture, depth of field, and lines.  For each element we read what it was, how it helped make our photographs better, and how to shoot it.  We then went out and applied our newly acquired knowledge.  We were instructed to take many pictures using each of the elements we learned about and then select our best shots to turn in.  The second half of this assignment was exactly like the first half, except we learned about five new elements of composition.  These last five elements were: framing, perspective, space, balance, and color.  We then took more pictures now using the latest techniques we learned.  In total we had eleven pictures that display the eleven elements of composition that we have learned about.

Picture Descriptions:
Texture-Pine needles
Depth of Field-Locker
Space-Flag in the sky
Color-Fair in the mural
Pattern-Knitted pot holder
Symmetry-Front entrance
Perspective-Dog
Balance-Shadows
Lines-Planks on deck
Framing-Mom through a crack
Rule of Thirds-Mr. Katz tying his shoe