My backyard
by cogerox

Comment by bassbone:
Heretic! You broke the rule of thirds! If this was in a voting challenge I would have to give you a 10...

Like the others have said, the rule of thirds is not a rule but an approach. Centered horizons and centered compositions can be very dramatic and pleasing. The composition you chose for this reflected image is right on the money.

Great Job!

My backyard
by cogerox

Comment by JLC:
The clouds are incredible, and the reflections! They are wonderful! The whole scene is perfect. Great job! And I agree the rule of thirds is way over rated!

My backyard
by cogerox

Comment by SandyP:
Ok. . . .don't even get me started on that Rule of Thirds thing. In my humble opinion, the most of DPC has totally gone psycho about it and totally misses the point. The whole "Rule of Thirds" is meant to be a general guide to what usually makes a photo's composition more appealing. It was NOT meant to be a rigid "Every picture gets trashed if it doesn't follow it" kind of thing, which is what I notice DPC does.

This photo is STUNNING! EXACTLY how it is. . .no rule of thirds necessary! And the border is awesome too! :) Where is it???

My backyard
by cogerox

Comment by Melethia:
Yowza. And rule of thirds is MEANT to be broken for shots like this. I love rule of halves when appropriate and is this ever appropriate! And yes, I do like the border - very nice! Great shot. Makes mine look pathetic... you could have waited a while to post it, you know. :-)

My backyard
by cogerox

Comment by annig:
stunning reflections and composition!! nicely done

My backyard
by cogerox

Comment by patio127:
glad you threw out rule of thirds on this one- just a stunning image ! (rules are made to be broken!)
Really excellent editing BTW !

What I see.
by cogerox

Comment by Melethia:
I love the confusion created by the juxtaposition of the scenes. Nice post work.

Underpass colors
by cogerox

Comment by sherpet:
Excellent, a other great shot from you.....

Curious but wary
by cogerox

Comment by sherpet:
I definately love the backlighting of this fine shot.....

What I see.
by cogerox

Comment by sherpet:
Gee this is as clear as a picture could be..... excellent.....