Blog #1: Working the Shot

 Describing My Theme

For the photo card assignment, I decided to do the theme of "butterflies."

"Working The Shot"

This picture represents the element of composition that is known as symmetry. The center of the butterfly falls in the center of the shot, creating a line coming from the butterflies' body. 

This separates the two halves of the picture into even parts, creating the symmetrical effect. 

This picture represents the element of composition known as layering. 

These butterflies are layered on top of one another giving a depth to the subject.

This photo represents two elements of composition; negative space and rule of thirds. The butterfly is surrounded by grass, not taking up the whole shot. This causes negative space.

The body of the butterfly also falls within the cross section of the top third and the left third, creating the rule of thirds effect.

Photo Cards Assignment

These are the photos I will be using for the photo card assignment.