Assessment 1: The Hippo Parade "After"

As can be seen in this "after" photograph, the hippo receives more focus in this image. Two of the compositional features mentioned in the "before" image posting, the 'rule of thirds' and 'intersection points', are now more dominant. The rule of thirds is in effect in this photograph, minimizing the exposure of the background and open area in the left of the photograph, previously given more exposure and focus in the "before" image. This focus is now received by the hippo. The intersection points have also moved, all of which are now present on the hippo, again, making the hippo the focus of attention within this image.