Having just retaken up cycling, I love this picture of a hardy winter cyclist. It demonstrates the interest point of the rule of thirds pretty well (the cyclist’s well covered face and helmet is pretty much on one point). The principle of dynamic symmetry is also in evidence with a strong diagonal line from the tower in the left background leading to the cyclist. But, even better, the photo shows an interesting symmetrical balance between the cyclist and the bright yellow snow plow immediately behind him. I especially like the splash of yellow that partially obscures the machine that has resulted from snow melting on the photographer’s lens. The photo also shows how one doesn’t always have to make sure that the horizon line is horizontal; in this case, the composition is better tilted and isn’t too noticeable in any case as the primary points of interest are what we focus on in the shot. Now, I just have to work up my courage a bit to attempt cycling in such difficult weather!—173 words
Having just retaken up cycling, I love this picture of a hardy winter cyclist. It demonstrates the interest point of the rule of thirds pretty well (the cyclist’s well covered face and helmet is pretty much on one point). The principle of dynamic symmetry is also in evidence with a strong diagonal line from the tower in the left background leading to the cyclist. But, even better, the photo shows an interesting symmetrical balance between the cyclist and the bright yellow snow plow immediately behind him. I especially like the splash of yellow that partially obscures the machine that has resulted from snow melting on the photographer’s lens. The photo also shows how one doesn’t always have to make sure that the horizon line is horizontal; in this case, the composition is better tilted and isn’t too noticeable in any case as the primary points of interest are what we focus on in the shot. Now, I just have to work up my courage a bit to attempt cycling in such difficult weather!—173 words
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