Background & Foreground
In the first picture, the leaf and grass are my main subject being in the foreground and a scene in my background. The second picture the St. Joseph High School sign is the main subject in my background balancing out with my foreground.
Motion
The first picture is a bus that was in motion being stopped, and the second picture is a blur of a flag moving in motion.
Cropping a Picture
Balancing Elements
The picture of the Speed Limit sign is balanced with the trees, signs and the building in the back. The picture of the two street signs are unbalanced with just the trees.