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One Character Opposed to a Group
Margaret is dominant character. Other kids are together a separate element. Within that element, Tommy has dominant pose with strongest line of action-directed at Margaret.
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Even the backgrounds and their negative shapes can frame the actions of the characters.
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Every element in a good picture is balanced against the main action and pose.
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between characters is very important and appealing to look at.
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FITTING ALL PICTURE ELEMENTS IN BALANCE AGAINST EACH OTHER
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http://johnkstuff.blogspot.com/2008/08/kurtzman-and-composition.html