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Gestalt Theory and Photographic Composition Home -> Photography Techniques: Composition & Elements of Design -> Gestalt Theory and Photographic Composition: Equilibrium by Michael Fulks Are there rules for design? This is the first in a series on composition. Since the time of the Greeks, artists and scientists alike have tried to quantify what makes good design or composition. Early this century German and Austrian psychologists pursued a similar quest through the school of thought known as Gestalt, a German word meaning "shape." This is the first in a series of articles about composition using some of the concepts of Gestalt theory. Equilibrium - Our Need for Balance Whether we are aware of it or not, our sense of balance profoundly influences our visual judgments. Let’s take a water droplet as it rests upon a solid flat surface. When we draw a plain dot we are creating a similar state. We can use the same idea to help create a more pleasing line of text. We can use the same idea to help create a more pleasing line of text. No.

Nature Photographer Magazine- photography techniques, nature photography articles, outdoor photography Photoshop Elements User Resources - tutorials tips downloads inf Tips, tutorials, and free downloads for Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe's mid-rnage photo editing software. Photoshop Elements is built around the Photoshop feature-set and interface, without the high end features, steep learning curve, and expensive price tag. Many Photoshop tutorials and downloads can also be used in Photoshop Elements so I've included links to those categories here also. Look under more categories for even more Photoshop Elements tutorials and resources. Fast and Easy Matte EffectEnhance your photos with the popular bright and gauzy matte effect in just a few steps with Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. How to use Refine Edge in Photoshop ElementsExplore the refine edge capabilities introduced with Photoshop Elements 11 to make your difficult selections easier and more precise. Create Fancy Blog Titles for Your PhotosLearn how to add Pinterest-friendly fancy title plaques for your blog photos. Should You Switch from Photoshop to Photoshop Elements?

Digital photographic processing tips (For easier reading, try narrowing your browser window to the minimum width of the header above.) A New Home for dpFWIW dpFWIW finally outgrew its original host, www.cliffshade.com. Thanks to the generosity of National Directory Information Services, LLC, dpFWIW now resides at Please update your bookmarks by replacing "www.cliffshade.com/dpfwiw/" with "www.dpfwiw.com/" in the URL. We'll continue to redirect traffic from "www.cliffshade.com/dpfwiw" through May, 2004. Funding This user-to-user (U2U) online digital photography resource humbly offers practical, experience-based information to fellow digital photographers. Our pages now include a few relatively unobtrusive Google ads to help defray costs, but user-to-user donations remain an important source of funding. Thanks for stopping by, and thanks for your continuing generosity. hits since 10-01-2000 dpFWIW Article Index Digital Photography Articles of General Interest Articles with an Olympus Slant Vaporware... The

Resume writing tips to help you write a resume Here's a short article with resume writing tips we put together to help you write a resume to effectively market yourself to employers. 15 Tips for Writing Winning Resumes by Quest Career Services, LLC The thought of writing a resume intimidates almost anyone. It’s difficult to know where to start or what to include. It can seem like an insurmountable task. Here are 15 tips to help you not only tackle the task, but also write a winning resume. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Copyright © 2000 Quest Career Services, LLC . CV/resumes guide for students Before you start Sit down with a piece of paper. Look at the job(s) that you are applying for. Sometimes employers do not give enough information. What to include Personal details Name, home address, college address, phone number, email address. Education Give places of education where you have studied - most recent education first. Pre-college courses (high school, etc.) should then be included, including grades. Work experience List your most recent experience first. Interests They will be particularly interested in activities where you have leadership or responsibility, or which involve you in relating to others in a team. If you have been involved in any type of volunteer work, do give details. Skills Ability in other languages, computing experience, or possession of a driving licence should be included. References Usually give two names - one from your place of study, and one from any work situation you have had. Length Maybe all you need to say will fit onto one sheet of A4. Style

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