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In this episode of the SLR Lounge Forum Constructive Critique, we will discuss among other matters, on the importance of focusing on your subject.
When you are composing your shot and deciding what is your subject, be sure to note what else is going on in the frame. Too many competing elements can distract the viewer’s attention away from the subject. Additionally, although it is easy to assume that the foreground object should be the subject, sometimes the background may have more interesting elements.
Good compositional guidelines such as rule of thirds, leading lines, focus, and contrasting colors, can help emphasize the subject from the rest of the environment.
About the SLR Lounge Constructive Video Critique
The SLR Lounge Constructive Video Critique series gives you, our readers, the chance to have your photos constructively critiqued by our staff as well your peers in the photography community.
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The Images
Snow in Milan by John MK: Thread link
Summer Sunrise by SnutzUK: Thread link
Falling by Zack: Thread link
Happy Kid by andreas christensen: Thread link
Tattoo Shop by Jpierre: Thread link
Morning Mist by tjdalbello: Thread link
Need Some Input by PhotoKaz: Thread link
Having Fun by mcjoli: Thread link
Self-Self by ReveriesRefined: Thread link
Fishing Pier 2 by Buddy: Thread link
The Previous Episode
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