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Composition 4- Symmetry, Asymmetry, Balance

Symmetry
A photo is a symmetrical one if when an imaginary line is drawn down the middle, the left/right can flip over the imaginary line and properly line up with it's right/left counterpart. I illustrated symmetrical photos through symmetrical perspectives in circles, boxes, and lines.






Asymmetry
An asymmetrical photo is a photo in which there are typically two subjects that are not the same size next to each other. I mostly illustrated asymmetry through depth-staging.






Balance
A balanced photo is one in which there are two different subjects next to each other, but the photographical weight to them is the same which makes them balanced. I illustrated this through structures, plants, banners, pipes, and cars.

Comments

  1. UnknownSeptember 22, 2017 at 12:36 PM

    I think every one of you photos follows the rules for each section which made you post flow very nicely. Since everything follows the rule i don't have any suggestions. Keep up the great work!

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  2. UnknownSeptember 22, 2017 at 12:39 PM

    I think that you did a really great job on all your photos. Each of your photos show that you really understand all the compositions well.

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  3. KikiSeptember 22, 2017 at 12:55 PM

    You did a great job on all of your photos. I particularly liked your asymmetry photos because of the different subjects you used. I don't have any suggestions. Nice work!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2017 at 1:06 PM

    Max: I really, really, really like these images. I especially enjoyed the ones for asymmetry. I have no critiques. Good job!

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2017 at 1:27 PM

    I like your balance photos, my suggestion is to work on your angles.

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  6. sophie cohenSeptember 24, 2017 at 5:46 PM

    I thought your symmetry composition was the best because of how simple they where. I really liked the editing on all of your photos. I don't have any suggestions for you.

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2017 at 11:58 AM

    I really like the way you edited these photos to show the lightest lights and the darkest darks while still maintaining a soft feel. I have no critiques.

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2017 at 2:48 PM

    Max! These photos are fantastic and show the concept of each photo. I have no suggestions for these photos, as they are great! Fantastic work! You have a great visual eye.

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2017 at 8:26 PM

    Each one of your photos are amazing. Each photo is simply, but portrays the concept. Awesome job.

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