Classic Composition: Centered {Week 45}

Centering the subject has often been seen as a beginner technique, because the resulting composition is not viewed as being as dynamic compared to other compositions (for example, last week's Rule of Thirds). However, if you are deliberate with your composition, having a balanced frame with the subject at the center can be a very effective compositional technique.

The center of attention below is my superhero. He seems perfectly placed for fighting crime, flanked by a gritty New York City background. One morning this past week my son asked if he could put on his superhero costume. He wanted to wear it outside, taking along his sock monkey as his sidekick. Numerous smiles and comments resulted, particularly from older men most likely reminded of their own boyhood days dressing up as their favorite crime fighter. Sadly though my son felt like people were laughing at him and asked me to take off his costume. I assured him that people weren't laughing at him, but he insisted. And with that, Super Cash 2.0 transformed into his street clothes and went on about his day.

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