Vertical+Can+Be+Stronger

Don't think that you always have to shoot your photos in the landscape mode (holding your camera horizontally). Sometimes, especially with tall subjects, vertical is stronger. When shooting in the vertical position, shoot so that the image draws the eye in the path of the image. If, for example, you are shooting a church with a tall steeple on top of the structure, holding your camera in the portrait (vertical) position will give you a stronger photo because the eye will follow the image upward. This, too, is an excellent way to eliminate distracting elements.

This page is where you can post your photos that demonstrate this important composition rule. Feel free to put as many photos on the page as you'd like. Just be sure your name is in the caption so you can get the credit for it. If you are unsure about how to add a photo or a caption, please refer to corresponding file on the "handouts" page.