Pictorial effect in photography : being hints on composition and chiaroscuro for photographers, to which is added a chapter on combination printing (1869)
Robinson, H. P. (Henry Peach), 1830-1901 · London : Piper & Carter · leaf 30
is often to be found in photographs, is eminently monotonous and disagreeable ; and the very fact that groups of figures are so often photographed in this manner shows the necessity for this work. The diagonal line (fig 2) is very suitable in the composition of land- scape ; it lends itself so… … Fig. 3. the fullest and best effect of each; such as the position and variety of heads, youth and age, light and shade, &c. Indeed, contrast sometimes
Composition (Photography)
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