This month IOP® students were taking a good, long look into composition in photography. We provided an expert article for reference which you can read here: Composition
We accepted entries across any genre of photography, and while we accepted shots previously taken, we wanted students to go out and try to shoot some fresh content for this project.
We asked for a brief explanation with the image on why or how the shot was composed and why it was considered a strong composition.
Tutor Michael Barrow assessed and marked the shots, choosing these as the winners and runners-up:
WINNER
Kalysha Howard-Smith
I love the humour in this shot by Kalysha. It’s a great example of using some initiative and creativity within photography. It doesn’t always have to be moody portraits and dramatic landscapes! You’ve used a clever mixture of the rule of thirds and proximity here to form a great relationship between the figure and the fungus. You playfully use scale to help us see the scene in an entirely different light and I think that’s great!
COMMENDABLE MENTION
Karen Evans Cadell
Such a striking capture here by Karen. The tones in this shot are stunning, so vivid and contrasting. You’ve obviously worked quickly here to capture a beautiful moment between these newlyweds but your distance and the way the frame is dissected into various onlookers makes this image a very successful Street Photography shot. One of the best I’ve seen in fact!
Nice use of the rule of thirds and Karen is shooting with the low lying sun, which reduces any interference by shadows cast by people or objects in the frame. As a result, there’s a terrific pop and warmth to the image. Full of energy, a great capture. Well done Karen!
COMMENDABLE MENTION
Ivan Trotman
A late entry by Ivan but he never disappoints. I just love the clarity in this image. You’ve captured quite a simple scene but what has caught your eye is that sweeping staircase wrapping round the frame and down that wonderfully Mediterranean street scene. I also love the way the characters on the steps mirror their dogs. This again adds an element of humour. Rule of thirds and a very peculiarly satisfying use of leading lines in this shot. Well done Ivan!
If you want to take great shots like these, enrol on an IOP® online photography course today.
