Illumination

Hi Michael. It is a non-symmetrical composition which, of course, requires reading from left to right. You have applied the correct technique. I'd cut the rightmost distraction element. When there are multiple actions (or objects) at the scene, without symmetry, the main action (or object) must be in half or two-thirds of the left and the other actions (or objects) must be in half or third of the right, without leaving empty spaces in the field photographed. It is interesting to exist an action at the edges of the framework for balancing the composition without insert an element of distraction. The action at the edges of the framework should be introduced to balance the composition and to master the chaos of the environment, giving greater dynamism to the scene photographed. The composition must be balanced, without distracting elements and have symmetry when possible. The balance of the composition, if not obtained at the time of the click, can be obtained in the revelation of the photo through the crop suitable. It's good to keep in mind that certain compositions require empty spaces and distracting elements to tell the story of the scene photographed. Centralized compositions must have symmetry, but…remember: Art is art! Nice study for a good composition. Very well done. Congratulations! Best regards. Roldao.

Roldao, again I'm grateful for your extensive tutorial. I must ask whether the guidelines you provide apply to abstracts as well as representational images?