Rule of Thirds
Sep 26, 2014 13:14:05 #
OK, to start with, I, by no means am anything above a bottom end amateur photographer. I did well with 35mm, but I am challenged by digital photography. But I'm learning. Furthermore, I have had no formal photography education or training. I keep reading about the "Rule of Thirds." Would someone educate me on this, explain what it is and how it works so that I can employ it and perhaps improve the quality of my photos? I would appreciate that very much. And if this has been discussed somewhere else, I have missed it. For some reason, I don't do well with the search feature. Thanx in advance for your input.
Sep 26, 2014 13:16:38 #
Sep 26, 2014 13:17:57 #
rule of third (google)
Rule of third is a derivative taken from the golden rule
Golden rule (google)
Blame the Greeks.
There is no difference between digital and film when it comes to using the camera itself. You are probably giving yourself too much grief over the 'difference' that exists only in post processing.
Rule of third is a derivative taken from the golden rule
Golden rule (google)
Blame the Greeks.
There is no difference between digital and film when it comes to using the camera itself. You are probably giving yourself too much grief over the 'difference' that exists only in post processing.
Sep 26, 2014 13:18:07 #
Check out this tutorial. There are many free ones out there.
http://learnprophotography.com/rule-of-thirds
http://learnprophotography.com/rule-of-thirds
Sep 26, 2014 13:18:45 #
Rongnongno wrote:
http://www.google.com/search?q=photography+rule+of+third&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=sb
Rule of third is a derivative taken from the golden rule
http://www.google.com/search?q=photography+golden+rule&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=sb
Blame the Greeks.
Rule of third is a derivative taken from the golden rule
http://www.google.com/search?q=photography+golden+rule&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=sb
Blame the Greeks.
Spray a little Windex on it!
(My Big Fat Greek Wedding)
... I see you fixed the links... :thumbup:
Sep 26, 2014 13:27:25 #
This covers it nicely http://photoinf.com/Golden_Mean/Eugene_Ilchenko/GoldenSection.html
Learn the "rules" of composition, practice them, and break them as necessary.
I usually find that I play with framing until my gut gives me an 'ah-ha' moment. If I don't get it, maybe it is because the shot is not going to yield something meaningful, or there is something distracting in it, et cetera.
Learn the "rules" of composition, practice them, and break them as necessary.
I usually find that I play with framing until my gut gives me an 'ah-ha' moment. If I don't get it, maybe it is because the shot is not going to yield something meaningful, or there is something distracting in it, et cetera.
Sep 26, 2014 13:34:05 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Didn't know that, thanks!
Sep 26, 2014 13:40:49 #
This is about the simplest explanation I have seen:
http://commtech-lyle.blogspot.com/2012/03/rule-of-thirds.html
http://commtech-lyle.blogspot.com/2012/03/rule-of-thirds.html
Sep 26, 2014 13:57:20 #
OK, I'm getting the idea. Thanks for the quick replies.
Pertaining to 35mm vs. digital photography, it's not the taking of pictures, rather it's the dizzying array of controls on a digital camera. Since I haven't taken any courses in digital photography, the controls and terminology make for a hurtle for me to get over. I guess it's just a matter of time and practice and learning.
Again, thanks. I think that will help.
Pertaining to 35mm vs. digital photography, it's not the taking of pictures, rather it's the dizzying array of controls on a digital camera. Since I haven't taken any courses in digital photography, the controls and terminology make for a hurtle for me to get over. I guess it's just a matter of time and practice and learning.
Again, thanks. I think that will help.
Sep 26, 2014 16:03:15 #
The best way to learn your camera is to try different things. My camera has a grid I use so I can frame up shots better. I have read alot of those links and it does help.
Sep 26, 2014 16:14:02 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Spray a little Windex on it!
(My Big Fat Greek Wedding)
... I see you fixed the links... :thumbup:
(My Big Fat Greek Wedding)
... I see you fixed the links... :thumbup:
I use Windex for cleaning almost everything after watching that movie. :D
Sep 26, 2014 16:14:38 #
Racin17 wrote:
The best way to learn your camera is to try different things. My camera has a grid I use so I can frame up shots better. I have read alot of those links and it does help.
I like those grid lines. It's too bad all cameras don't offer them.
Sep 26, 2014 17:31:05 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I like those grid lines. It's too bad all cameras don't offer them.
Nikon seems to think the rule of fourths applies to their grids. I don't get that at all.
Sep 27, 2014 05:40:22 #
cmc4214
Loc: S.W. Pennsylvania
Far North wrote:
OK, to start with, I, by no means am anything abov... (show quote)
I, too am an amateur, In my opinion, this, and other "rules" of composition should be called guidelines. As someone else already stated "break these rules as necessary"
Sep 27, 2014 09:12:00 #
cmc4214 wrote:
I, too am an amateur, In my opinion, this, and other "rules" of composition should be called guidelines. As someone else already stated "break these rules as necessary"
If you have figured that out then you have learned the "rule". It is just a guideline to get you started. Normally a good starting place but nothing is written in stone. I break it all the time.
Jim D
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