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Composition Challenge!
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  • As you know, composition is a key secret to making great art!
  • Composition can make even boring objects look interesting.
  • Today you will be challenged to prove that even objects like paperclips, rubber bands and pencil shavings can become interesting when arranged well!
Your challenge:
Form a small group or compete against each other and create the BEST "macro" photo of something very small. You must use the following items: paperclips; thumbtacks or rubber bands; pencil shavings from hand-held sharpener; and one item of your choosing.

Paperclips 
Rubber bands
Pencil shavings: Make your own using any color pencil and hand held sharpener from advanced cabinet.
Item of your choosing: How small and how creative can you get?!!  Find something in the art room to turn into an amazing photograph!!


​BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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Check out the following links and scan/read them quickly to get some good tips for taking close up (macro) shots with your phone.
www.google.com/amp/amp.imore.com/heres-how-take-fantastic-macro-shots-your-iphone
http://fatmumslim.com.au/macro-photography-3-tips-make-happen-phone/
Helpful hints: One person can distribute the paperclips, one person the rubber bands, one person the thumbtacks, one person can get the pencil sharpeners passed out- you may need to share these! Each group needs to plan each photo, make sure you don't have any unnecessary distractions in the background.
Final reminders: Think about filling the picture plane, establishing a focal point, using the Rule of Thirds and creating variety. You may also want to think about paper under/behind your subjects, lighting (flashlights on your phones?!) and try different filters to see which are the most effective!

Experiment!

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