Notice: This is a discussion thread for comments about the SitePoint article, How to Take Extraordinary Photographs, Part 2: Composition.
Some useful tips in here for any forum members taking part in The Great Photography Competition 
I heard that before you take a good shot, turn a complete 180 - and see what is there. Usually the most compelling subject matter is the part everyone missed~
You have to think you’re still shooting with films, where every single shot costs money.
So don’t make 10 pics of the same subject to get 1 perfect shot. Try to hold yourself and shoot when you’re ready, when every single function is set on your camera, when your composition is great enough, when the time is right, when the colours are bright.
I used to shoot with films lots of times, and then you’re a day off somewhere and your timer reminds you that you just have 5 pictures left on your film. Don’t waste
That way you learn to look, you learn to walk around your subject to see at what angle you object is best captured etc… take your time for a picture.
I still remember my fully manual camera without a lightmeter inside. I took 15 minutes for a shot.
Fantastic post. Love the content. I find that reading books on composition can assist your photography. You need to understand the fundamentals to be able to create dymanic images. My best tool is to get out there and practice and think laterally and outside the square. Framing and lighting is very significant thanks.
I still remember my fully manual camera without a lightmeter inside.
How do you work that?? With my old Pentax, I really rely on that lightmeter!
I never knew about the “rule of thirds”. I’ve taken lots of photos, and I’ve always tried to get the subject dead-center. Occasionally a photo would make me say “I really like this for some reason”, and I never put my finger on the why. Now I see that often it was because the photo “accidentally” followed the rule of thirds!
Funny how something so simple can make such a difference and is easy to do once you’re aware of it.
The content it’s really useful if you have photography in your blood, but also as general knowledge. It’s great to know what to do next time to take a picture;).
Seriously, you’re going to have to be more specific than “photography tuts” to get any real info in return.
I am such a noob in photography, nice discussion here. I was wondering if anyone here got some link for photography tutorials would appreciate it. Thanks!