Rule of thirds
Try this system on famous photographs and painting. You will be suprised how often it works.
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"The rule of thirds" is a method of composition used by artists for thousands of years. It can used effectively today with modern cameras. 35mm cameras have a format of
3:2, allowing the easy division of the image into thirds. This gives a simple method of composition pleasing to the eye. Try this system on famous photographs and painting. You will be suprised how often it works. |
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| INFORMATION | | Place the subject/or point of interest at the intersection of the thirds. A persons head or an eye for example. | |
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An object or person can also occupy most or all of a third for a pleasing composition. Remember to make the subject large enough in the frame. | |
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The horizon or sky can also occupy one or two-thirds of the composition to give better proportions than half and half of the rectangle. Square compositions are particularly difficult to make look satisfactory to the eye. |