Show Notes

Learning composition did not come easy for me. It took a lot of studies, measured practice, and repeated effort to improve my skills. When I review my work, I pay extra attention to composition. There are a few compositional tips I think are less commonly used by landscape photographers:

• Implied Leading Lines

• Composing Open versus Closed Spaces

• Blurring Focus To Compose

I discuss these techniques in today’s podcast. I also talk about a compositional markup of a photo from my library. My notes in brief:

• The subject is the couple on the bench

• The trees for a natural framing

• Dappled light can be played up as a line toward the subject

• The pathway entering the frame from the right is another leading line

• Consider adding a sunburst behind the tree for ambiance. The scene needs more color, warmth, and contrast

• A heavier, offset vignette can further emphasize the subject

If you’re a member of our Patreon community, look for a post on Patreon with a video of this markup. It has more notes and a full stream of consciousness as I assess and review this photo. You’ll also get to see the finished result.

Other resources mentioned in this episode:

• Negative Space Vs. Dead Space f/30, Episode #30

To improve the composition of your pictures, incorporate other compositional approaches like the Golden Ratio or using Rule of Third. These are classic techniques that are time-tested to create stronger photographs with greater impact.

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