The wide line of the meadows, the narrower line of the hills and the broad expanse of sky are perfectly balanced by three vertical elements — the tall trees in the foreground, the little tree and the distant row of trees.

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A picture should be able to hang from its exact middle. A perfect composition will not cause the viewer to turn his head to a false angle in the picture. Pictures that stand the test of time demand this.

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Alfred Sisley (1839–1899) Tugboat on the Loing, Saint-Mammès Le remorqueur, le Loing à Saint-Mammès

A subtle #transition from the line of the shore through the trees and up. The added touch of the tugboat stacks and column of smoke strengthens the transitional upward forces. The mass on the left is well balanced by the various linear elements on the right.

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“@soulhacker: 从「Sherlock」看摄影构图：一秒如一诗，一帧似一画（下） http://www.douban.com/note/197652045/” #serialfictions #Sherlock #pictorialcomposition