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BREAKING the RULES
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To be a good photographer, is it important to learn the basic rules? And is it possible to break the rules? Try one of these techniques for the perfect shot!
A. Look at the photos and the title. What do you think the article is about?
B. Match. Match the captions (a-d) to the correct photos (1-4).
a. Red barn against the sky
b. Two women
c. Morning exercise in Shanghai d. Amish women on the beach
C. Scan. In your notebook, write all the words that mean "photo."
1. Photographers say never point your camera directly into the sun-the light has to come from behind. In this photo, the sun is behind the dancers, making a beautiful image.
2. Photographers say the main subject of the photograph should always be in focus. Here, the main subject is out of focus. The layered effect creates a sense of peeking behind the scenes. This makes for an interesting image.
3. Photographers mention the active space rule-to leave empty space for people to move into. Try doing the opposite. Photograph people moving away from the space, like in this photo. This creates an illusion: the women leave something behind.
4. When you take pictures of the outdoors, photographers say to keep lines straight. But in this photo, the photographer turned the camera and pointed it up. This creates an unusual angle and an element of surprise.
