Assignment #2: 10 Rules of Composition (Week 3; Post 2)

I went to the Renaissance Festival today in Crownsville, M.D. Let's just say it was an experience! I felt like I was in Harry Potter Land, which was actually really cool. Below you will find 10 pictures from the festival. I have posted above each picture, a rule of composition to which it corresponds well.

LEADING LINES:

AVOID MERGERS:

This picture would be better if the girl had been standing in front of the "Sweet Nuts" sign. Then it would not look like she had poles coming out of her head & chest!

Use of Framing:

BALANCE:

CROPPING:

K.I.S.S.:

Room for Movement:

Biggest, Boldest, Brightest, Most Favorably Placed:

RULE OF THIRDS:

IMPACT: