Understanding Composition - Old Town, Alexandria

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So what is composition anyway? Composition is the arrangement of elements within the frame of your camera. Great photos are achieved through interesting lighting, creative ideas and good composition.
Join the Washington Photo Safari with leader Donna T. Jones for a great day exploring basic composition techniques in the riverfront town of Old Town, Alexandria. This quaint historic town on the Potomac River dates back to 1749 and is the perfect backdrop for our safari!  Alexandria was an important colonial port during the revolutionary and Civil War periods.  There are also a lot of cool, old industrial buildings with lots of character amongst the cobblestones and riverboats. 

Meet on the steps at the corner of King and Union Streets across from the Starbucks (100 S. Union Street, Alexandria VA, 22314). Most meters are free on Sundays, except those that are closer to the waterfront residential properties.

Donna T. Jones is a commercial/fine art photographer and educator. In addition to Washington Photo Safari, Donna teaches photography at Howard Community College in Columbia, MD, Glen Echo Photoworks, The Art League School, VisArts Center, and The Washington School of Photography.  Donna runs a studio in the Washington area and has a gallery space at the Torpedo Factory Art Center.  She is the photo editor/co-producer of the book "Ethiopia from the Heart" released in 2007.