What makes a good photo?
In my humble opinion, a good photo is a medium for narrative. The photo expresses a message, theme, thought or emotion. A good photo engages the viewer, which can stem from, but is not restricted to, the message embedded in the photo. Narrative is not the only criterion for a good photo; visually compelling photos can also create "good" photos. Composition plays a prominent role in creating visually compelling "good" photos. For example, the rule of thirds is a traditional means for creating good photographic composition.
It is difficult for me to layout exactly what constitutes a good photo. The easiest way for me to identify good photos would be to pick them out of a line up. I often find myself picking out good photos from the line up of the everyday: I am constantly bombarded by a plethora of images on any given day, the good photos, in my mind, are the ones that actually hold my attention for more than a fleeting moment.
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