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09/14/2005 06:07:41 AM · #1 |
| Can somebody explain this rule of thirds a bit better than that challenge explanation(better with examples)? |
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09/14/2005 06:11:48 AM · #2 |
Imagine your imge area being split up by two hozizonal & two vertical lines (think tick tac toe board). The primary subject should lie where two lines cross.
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Message edited by author 2005-09-14 06:22:46. |
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09/14/2005 06:14:02 AM · #3 |
| Thanks. I have now noticed that there has already been another thread with same topic .I will follow that too. |
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09/14/2005 06:15:50 AM · #4 |
If you do a search on google there is tons of stuff.
This is just one I looked at.
rule of thirds
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09/14/2005 06:17:52 AM · #5 |
Here's good basic explanation of the rule of thirds. Do the little excercise.//tlc.ousd.k12.ca.us/~acody/digi4.html
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09/14/2005 08:05:50 AM · #6 |
now that you know the rule of thirds, remember that rules were meant
to be broken! |
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09/14/2005 08:07:26 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by superdave_909:
now that you know the rule of thirds, remember that rules were meant
to be broken! |
that is unless the rules say to stay within the rules as here
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09/14/2005 08:40:57 AM · #8 |
The idea here is that photos are most pleasing when the subject is not centered, but placed carefully off-center. There seems to be something inherently pleasing about the 1/3 - 2/3 placement - both vertically and horizontally, that subjectively "catches" the eye of the viewer. This has been dubbed the rule of thirds. Here are a few examples from my portfolio. Note that I don't measure with a ruler, I just frame it so I like the result - which most often ends up approximating a "thirds" placement:
  
  
Message edited by author 2005-09-14 08:41:42. |
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09/14/2005 08:43:58 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by sabphoto:
Originally posted by superdave_909:
now that you know the rule of thirds, remember that rules were meant
to be broken! |
that is unless the rules say to stay within the rules as here |
can't argue with that! |
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09/14/2005 08:45:14 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by peecee:
If you do a search on google there is tons of stuff.
This is just one I looked at.
rule of thirds |
thx for the link peecee i got the "aha" effect ;D |
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09/14/2005 08:48:42 AM · #11 |
right you are! my problem with the rule of thirds is not the rule,
but rather the people, people get so hung up on it, that they
forget a centered composition can be pleasing. |
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09/14/2005 08:51:34 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by superdave_909:
right you are! my problem with the rule of thirds is not the rule,
but rather the people, people get so hung up on it, that they
forget a centered composition can be pleasing. |
Absolutely true, the same way some people get hung up on the idea of no grain and tack-sharp focus, forgetting that some timeless pictures are grainy and soft.
This challenge is going to force people to apply the 1/3 rule however, so get ready for voters with micrometers. |
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09/15/2005 01:59:12 PM · #13 |
| thanks for all this great info! i'm way excited for this contest! good luck everyone! |
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