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Photography Composition Basics

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What is the primary focus of composition in photography?

Creating snapshots for social media
Waiting for the right moment to take the photograph
Arrangement of elements within the frame (correct)
Editing process after taking the photograph

How does composition differentiate 'taking' from 'making' in photography?

It involves preplanned thought and artistic interpretation (correct)
It focuses on recording a moment rather than a lot of preplanned thought
It involves enhancing the composition in the editing process
It highlights waiting for the right moment to take photographs

What is the key aspect of 'MAKING' in photography?

Editing photographs after taking them
Posting snapshots to social media
Recording everyday moments without preplanned thought
Pre-visualization and conscious control over the process (correct)

Which rule of composition involves moving the focal point out of the center and into one of the 'third' sections of the photograph frame?

Rule of Thirds (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Ansel Adams, what does 'pre-visualization' involve in photography?

Visualizing an image clearly in the mind prior to exposure (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of balance mentioned in the powerpoint?

Symmetrical and asymmetrical (B) Signup and view all the answers

In photography, what is the purpose of leading lines?

To draw the viewer's eye around the photograph (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a merger in photography?

Background elements that compete with the subject (C) Signup and view all the answers

In photography, what is the role of experimentation?

To try new approaches and challenge traditional rules (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the rule of thirds considered risky in photography?

It can result in an unbalanced image (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should a photographer consider when deciding on the viewpoint for a photograph?

The best position to capture the subject (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of digital photography mentioned in the powerpoint?

Opportunity to select the best photograph from multiple shots (B) Signup and view all the answers

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