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<blockquote data-quote="hark" data-source="post: 309584" data-attributes="member: 13196"><p>If I know ahead of time what I want to shoot, I usually have all the details mapped out in my mind; however, most times I only pick a location then proceed to walk around looking for interesting subjects. There isn't any foreknowledge about what I will shoot with the latter option.</p><p></p><p>Once I spot something interesting, the rules of composition kick in automatically. It's like driving a car. Once you learn how to operate it, reaction starts to become second nature. If a kid runs out into the street while you are driving, do you think about hitting the brake, or do you just do it?</p><p></p><p>When you are comfortable with composition tools such as DOF, leading lines, rule of thirds, etc. you should start to automatically <em>see</em> (in the mind's eye) the effects of these tools on the final outcome <strong>before</strong> you even look through the camera. That might be what your friend is saying. If you aren't yet to that point, you WILL be providing you keep in mind the rules of composition. That doesn't mean you always have to follow the rules of composition, but if you know what they are, they will work to your advantage. You might want to take one day to work on the rule of thirds and find as many subjects as you can to implement it then your next time out pick a different rule to work on. If you do so, eventually the rules will become second nature and you won't need to think so much. Then you can sit back and really enjoy the ride! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hark, post: 309584, member: 13196"] If I know ahead of time what I want to shoot, I usually have all the details mapped out in my mind; however, most times I only pick a location then proceed to walk around looking for interesting subjects. There isn't any foreknowledge about what I will shoot with the latter option. Once I spot something interesting, the rules of composition kick in automatically. It's like driving a car. Once you learn how to operate it, reaction starts to become second nature. If a kid runs out into the street while you are driving, do you think about hitting the brake, or do you just do it? When you are comfortable with composition tools such as DOF, leading lines, rule of thirds, etc. you should start to automatically [I]see[/I] (in the mind's eye) the effects of these tools on the final outcome [B]before[/B] you even look through the camera. That might be what your friend is saying. If you aren't yet to that point, you WILL be providing you keep in mind the rules of composition. That doesn't mean you always have to follow the rules of composition, but if you know what they are, they will work to your advantage. You might want to take one day to work on the rule of thirds and find as many subjects as you can to implement it then your next time out pick a different rule to work on. If you do so, eventually the rules will become second nature and you won't need to think so much. Then you can sit back and really enjoy the ride! ;) [/QUOTE]
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