Chapter 3: Viewpoint and Perspective Clearly defined vision g ood comPosition relies on thoughtful selection of subjects and creative use of space. It's the art of presenting your vision in a clear, uncluttered arrangement of shapes, lines, and colors. The challenge is creating the perception of depth in a two-dimensional translation of our three- dimensional world. Selecting and arrang- ing elements in a pleasing composition seemly relationships between all composi- tional elements. The essence of the photographer's craft is to carve out a small piece of the world and artfully give it a context that supports and advances the narrative of the photograph. That context is contingent on positioning the camera, selecting a lens, and directing its gaze with pinpoint accuracy. Knowing your subject and what you want to say about it