1. Picture Analysis Terms

2. composition
the arrangement of visual elements

3. rule of thirds
the practice of dividing image into thirds both horizontally and vertically

4. balance
equal presentation of visual elements

5. focus
the point where fine details are most clearly visible

6. influences how close and far away objects appear
depth
influences how close and far away objects appear

7. lighting
the illumination of the scene being photographed

8. Contrast (Jux)
the range of difference between light and dark areas of an image

9. background
the area behind the subject

10. foreground
the visual plane that appears closest to the viewer

11. line
an identifiable path of a point moving in space. It can vary in width, direction and length