Assessment 1: The Hippo Parade "Before"

This picture was taken at Riverside Park in Glenrothes and shows one of the numerous hippo figures which "are on parade" there. No composition techniques were used in the taking of the particular photograph. The general focus of this photograph is split between the hippo on the right and the open grass and paved area on the left. The 'rule of thirds' does not occur in this photo - presenting a 50-50 split. This can be explained through the position of the 'intersection points' in this photograph which are placed on both the hippo's head and in the open area. Additionally, it can be argued that even less focus is given towards the hippo if we take into account the many other objects on the left of the picture, such as the three trees, the lighter coloured grass and the football pitch - all deep in the background. In order to improve this photograph, composition techniques shall be applied.