Factors which make a good Photograph

In my opinion a good photograph is successful in portraying a photographers idea and the viewer is able to see this from the photo.  The photograph will have a good frame which shows all intended objects of the image. It may also use a frame within a frame.

This image is taken by Angus McBean.

A good photograph also uses some colour. Colour maybe used to draw attention to a specific point in the image. Howver a simple black and white image can be just as effective. A good use of colour makes a picture more attractive to the eye.

Girl in the red coat - Schindler's List

A good image also has a structure. The photogrpaher is aware of the foreground and elements of the background which play a part of the picture. They must both work together to make the picture seem realistic.

Luna Sunset

A photographer can manipulate our view of the image using photoshoot or even the angles at which the image is taken. This allows the photograph to portray the exact image which the photographer intended for us to see.

High angle shot emphasisng the height of the buildings.

Close Up Shot emphasisng the position and detail of the insect.