Putting Painful Photos in the Past - Day 13

Hi Many of the techniques I've been sending you have been centered around the idea of standing out from the crowd. Taking a slightly different approach is one way to make your photos more appealing, and less average. Today's lesson provides another example of a simple way to take your photo from average to amazing! © William88 Watch that horizon. Most picture-takers put the horizon line - or distant shoreline - right in the middle of the frame, which frequently results in a static, even boring composition. Instead, for a more dynamic image, compose your picture with the horizon higher or lower in the frame. To decide which will work better, simply ask yourself, "Which is more attractive and interesting - the sky, or the land/sea in the foreground? If it's the sky, place the horizon low. If it's the foreground, place it high. Side note: Also try to keep the straight horizon line perfectly level, since even the slightest slant can distract the viewer. Thanks, Jim Miotke Founder, BetterPhoto.com BetterPhoto.com is the worldwide leader in online photography education, offering an approachable resource for photographers who want to improve their skills, share their photos, and learn more about the art and technique of photography. Click here to opt-out of the email tip sequence from BetterPhoto.com. The sender of this email is the BetterPhoto.com, Inc., 16544 NE 79th St Redmond, WA 98052