savona
11-16-2006, 11:32 PM
This is a fairly simple rule or guideline that will quickly and simply improve the compsition of your photographs. The basic idea is to split the frame into imaginary thirds both horizontally and vertically (See Diagram). You would then place the subject of your photograph along one of the imaginary lines. Ideally you subject would fall where these line intersect, although not always applicable.
You can also use the placement of you subject to portray different moods. For example, imagine a young boy running though a field coming from your right. To depict a feeling of freedom and happiness you would place the subject (young boy) in either the bottom right or top right cross hairs. Leaving room in front of your subject depicts a positive emotion and thus makes a pleasing photograph to look at. You can use this creatively to portray different feelings and emotions in your photographs.
Remember this is not actually a rule but more of a guideline. Photography, like any other art, is open to interpretation as well it should be. So now that you know what the rule of thirds is and how to apply it, you can use it in your own way to improve your photography.
You can also use the placement of you subject to portray different moods. For example, imagine a young boy running though a field coming from your right. To depict a feeling of freedom and happiness you would place the subject (young boy) in either the bottom right or top right cross hairs. Leaving room in front of your subject depicts a positive emotion and thus makes a pleasing photograph to look at. You can use this creatively to portray different feelings and emotions in your photographs.
Remember this is not actually a rule but more of a guideline. Photography, like any other art, is open to interpretation as well it should be. So now that you know what the rule of thirds is and how to apply it, you can use it in your own way to improve your photography.