Embark 03 Composition 101

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Centring feels very natural and is probably one of the first things you tried when you picked up your camera. After all, the focus point on your camera by default is usually smack bang in the middle, right?

Once you learn to move the focus points around and expand your compositional repertoire, centred composition may seem overly simplistic. However, it does have its place. Centring can be used to create a sense of calmness, stillness and serenity. It can also work hand in hand with another compositional element, symmetry.

But however far along you are in your photographic journey, centring your composition is still worth considering. Centring can result in beautifully balanced, impactful images that are pleasing to the eye.

We had a fantastic set of submissions for this challenge, well done everyone!

Challenge Brief

The subject must be perfectly centered in the frame. Symmetry in the pet’s pose and background can help create a balanced composition, but it’s not essential. The key is a centred subject and an overall sense of balance.

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01:02 Alex Ashman

02:57 Alex Mirontschu

05:09 Belinda Heyne

06:53 Breanna Burge

08:42 Breanna Weber

10:39 Brittany Rickard

12:06 Carmen Hazelton

15:20 Caryn Glover

17:15 Claudine Kosier

18:43 Courtney Bryson

20:01 Crystal Rambayon

22:23 Cynthia Hall

24:35 Dana Gookin-Owens

26:32 Deborah Townsend

28:10 Dionne Stephenson

31:56 Elsy Slifer

34:54 Emma Coulter

36:46 Eva-Liz Aandal

38:30 Gabi Vannini

40:22 Jacqueline Harris

41:58 Jenny Johansson

43:47 Joan Carey

45:34 Karen Dickinson

47:30 Katie Pierce

49:36 Korina Joseph

51:17 Lexie Larson

55:43 Lori Veinot

57:15 Michelle Osborne

58:29 Mick McCurry

59:52 Natalie Clennell

1:02:57 Nicki Endt

1:05:26 Sam Rowe

1:07:36 Samantha Smillie

1:09:51 Sandy Allen

1:13:49 Sara Waldon

1:16:24 Sarah Miller

1:19:32 Tamara Pérez Cordero

1:20:59 Terri Jacobson

1:23:19 Theresa Camastra

1:24:58 Valerie Bavegems

1:26:56 Top 20

1:30:23 Top 10