In Chapter 1 of The Photographer’s Eye, Freeman discusses the basics of composition– fitting your subject in the frame. In this section, he discusses different ways of setting up your shot based on the Fibonacci Sequence, the horizon line, and by what other things are in the frame. He also talks about knowing where objects or people are facing and giving them eye room. There was some light discussion on shapes and leading lines, as well.
I chose my picture based on his explanation of where things are facing and keeping that room in front of them. He emphasized in this section of positioning that having a subject slightly off center is more interesting than having it directly in the center. In this image, some members of Bloomington North’s trumpet and mellophone sections are moving toward the camera, creating forward diagonal movement. This is in contrast to the upright position of the marchers.
I also liked this image for the placement due to the two people who are slightly distanced from the group. This created that eye space and a break from those who are further back in the frame. I think that it gives a sense of depth to the image and is a way of showing the scale of the band without having to see a picture of the entire band.