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- We can create definitions and try to codify rules, but one of the things I'm hoping that you'll take from this course is the understanding that though it can be hard to define, when it comes to good composition, you know it when you see it. You know when it works. That doesn't mean the same composition will work for everyone, but it's at least a starting place. This is a hard course to wrap up, because, the fact is, there's no end to the study of composition. I can't actually take you to some kind of finish line. Like you, I'm continually learning about this as well. But what I hope I have done is give you an understanding of the power of composition in a photo. We've explored how composition alone can deliver an emotional message to a viewer and how the best photos combine great compositional messaging with actual content. My other goal with this course was to introduce you to the power of looking at other photographs. This seems like a simple thing and it may seem like a passive…

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