Importance of Composition & Light Unit 2 Test

Where would you place the positive space in a portrait orientation?

• on a diagonal axis

• on a vertical axis

• on a horizontal axis

• at the center

ALL of the following types of photography typically use landscape orientation EXCEPT...

• group photography

• street photography

• single person photography

• event photography

Consider that the rule of thirds is used to compose this photograph. Which objects act as the focal point?

• the sky

• the wind turbine

• the rocks

• the green grass

Enlarging the subject to cover the whole frame, and showing no distracting elements are examples of filling the frame.

• True

• False

The image is an example of what type of compositional technique?

• filling the frame

• leading lines

• framing

• simplicity

The image is an example of what type of compositional technique?

• filling the frame

• leading lines

• framing

• simplicity

Removing unnecessary elements in the frame so the subject stands alone or with a limited number of competing parts is...

• simplicity

• framing

• symmetry

• leading lines

Dividing a photograph in half, either horizontally or vertically is...

• simplicity

• framing

• symmetry

• leading lines

Using a border or some other structure to box in to highlight your subject is the compositional technique of simplicity.

• True

• False

Which compositional technique uses a blurred background to make the subject stand out clearly?

• rule of thirds

• simplicity

• symmetry

• framing