Good and Bad Composition

This is an example of bad composition. The building is the dominant figure in this photograph, but it takes up too much of the frame, making the photo unbalanced. There also isn't a variety of colors or shapes to make the photo more interesting.

This is an example of good composition. There is a variety of shapes and colors and the repetition and linear movement make this photograph interesting.

This is an example of bad composition. This photo does not have a variety of color and lacks a focal point, making it visually unappealing. Although the building is the dominant figure in this photo the color, shape and placement of the building make the photograph boring.

This is an example of good composition. The tree is the dominant figure in this photo and the placement of the tree as well as the variety of shapes and colors make it interesting.