Tip #7: Composition skills
Abbas explained that the composition of the picture will give meaning to the shot. The photographer must be able to recognize this meaning within a second of seeing it and snag the moment. By placing your subjects at different areas within the frame and adding other elements to the background or foreground, the context may remain the same but the meaning may be different. Use that to your advantage if you have a strong point to put across.
Putting it to practice: I was taking a short break when this couple walked in front of me. They caught my attention because unlike the others who came in casual outfits, this duo was clad in traditional costumes. The man was carrying canang, which are offerings for the deities. These comprise flowers, incense and occasionally money which is donated to the temple. Shot using the Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 with 50mm F1.4 lens. ISO 200, aperture of F6.3 and shutter speed of 1/320 second.
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