David DuChemin has written this book called "Within the Frame". It's all about composition. He talks about how to put only what you want in the picture and looking at eliminating what you don't want. I have recently read it and am trying to apply those rules to my own pictures. I have to say I think they are improving.
I just wanted to add that http://dailyshoot.com/ is a good site for daily assignments. The assignments will give you a focus on what to shoot and you will see how others are composing their pictures also. It's a good way to learn about composition.
this shot looks great- I think you are on the right track. Yeah for your camera :D I shoot with the same one- it is an easy begining DSLR with lots of on screen information.
I think from the rule of thirds aspect, the pic is fine. I also like it. I do think, however, that it makes it appear the skateboarder is skating out of the frame. Might have been interesting to see it from the other end. Have the shot looking at him as he skates into the frame. So, set up at the other end of the concrete ramp to take the shot. Nice job.
People have mentioned the idea of the rule of 3rds, i think that's a great foundation that you've displayed in the photo.
One of the rules of thumb i've been told is that people in a photo are there for one of two reasons:
1- their are the centre of focus or
2- they are a means of showing magnitude (size of another object).
In this image your skateboarder is the centre of focus, but he seems small relative to the frame and sort of in the background. I would suggest cropping the left third out of the frame to bring skateboarder more to the front of the image, that way you wouldn't loose the effect of the wall but the skateboarder will look more at the front of the image. Just my two cents.
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I hope this link helps you: http://www.digital-photography-school.com/digital-photography-composition-tips
David DuChemin has written this book called "Within the Frame". It's all about composition. He talks about how to put only what you want in the picture and looking at eliminating what you don't want. I have recently read it and am trying to apply those rules to my own pictures. I have to say I think they are improving.
The link above are to his critquing videos.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/composition.htm
One of the rules of thumb i've been told is that people in a photo are there for one of two reasons:
1- their are the centre of focus or
2- they are a means of showing magnitude (size of another object).
In this image your skateboarder is the centre of focus, but he seems small relative to the frame and sort of in the background. I would suggest cropping the left third out of the frame to bring skateboarder more to the front of the image, that way you wouldn't loose the effect of the wall but the skateboarder will look more at the front of the image. Just my two cents.