 Vinod K. Menon |
About Rule of third
Question: I have done some reading on the Rule of Third and am bit confused regarding that. I have uploaded 1 photo ( hopefully 2 will appear) these were taken during my last visit to Himalayas . What I need to know is how can I follow rule of third while taking these snaps because in most cases that was the best position or was there something better that I could have done?
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- Carolyn M. Fletcher  Contact Carolyn M. Fletcher Carolyn M. Fletcher's Gallery |
Rules were made to be broken. You can't always follow the "rules" and sometimes you just don't want to follow them. Do whatever feels right.
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Vinod K. Menon |
Thanks for the tip Carolyn - I'll keep that in mind so that I don't land in situations where I have to pull my hair out :-)
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W. |
Hi Vinod, without seeing the entire scene it's difficult, if not impossible, to advise how to apply the Rule-of-Thirds here. @ photo 1: In other words, you could and should have tried different viewpoints, and you could have avoided all that empty space above people's heads, or cutting off their legs. @ photo 2: Both photos badly need fill-flash: the light is harsh and shadows are very dark. Basically: if you shoot a particular scene from a number of varying viewpoints and perspectives you will have more choice later. Just a few remarks to apply before you even get to apply the Rule-of-Thirds (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_thirds). Have fun!
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Irene Troy |
The rule of thirds is actually quite easy to understand – well, now that I finally understand it, it seems easy! Lol Think of an image as being divided into thirds by invisible lines. Place the horizon at either the top or bottom imaginary line and then place your focal point or subject at the intersection of these lines. In many images this placement will draw the viewer’s eye into the frame and help to define the main subject of your image. This “rule” works particularly well for single focal point subjects such as flowers, trees and other single subject images. Like every rule, the rule of thirds was made to be broken and there are many situations in which this rule actually makes an image less interesting, or at least this has been my experience. When I first started getting serious about my photography I struggled to place every subject at the upper line intersection – the top right hand or top middle intersection of the lines. Finally, I realized that every image looked somewhat similar and that nothing looked creative or new. I now follow the “rule” when it makes sense, but no longer feel enslaved by it. As Carolyn so eloquently put it; you have to compose your image in a way that feels right for you.
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Samuel Smith |
these are apparently square photos.vertical photos to include a larger portion of the bridge,and yes feet,may have given a better sense of the idea. the rule of thirds could have been followed here. in vertical. walkway,people. upper bridge. sky/mountain. f16,polarizer. i ask why the photo was taken at this point.just a crossing?family? if an exodus it must include more of a sense of people,not persons. all this was the first photo.the 2nd was just a travel pic,sam
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Vinod K. Menon |
Thanks Mr. Smith, Irene & Samuel for the valuable inputs. To answer Sam's query - goddess was being taken back to her adobe there. The bridge is smaller than it looks hence that was the only shot I could take before the group was on to me ('ll follow the tips given here next time). Query : Pardon my ignorance what is Fill Flash ( my camera has forced flash, auto flash, slow-sync flash) always wanted to know what the different setting was for?
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W. |
Fill Flash: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fill_flash
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