

This may look like a photo with a strong foreground composition, but this shot was taken from much closer distance–normally can only be done with a macro lens–it deserves its own composition pattern: close-up. Additionally, there’s nothing of worthy in the middle or background of this photo. This close-up shot was taken to highlight the stamens of the flower.
Inside the Frame series dissects how a photo incorporates composition patterns. Every photo is annotated to clearly reveal each photo composition technique used when framing the scene. Studying these photos will help you take better pictures yourself.