~ Rule of Thirds. What say you.......?
Feb 18, 2020 12:35:21 #
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~ OK. One of the tools in my photographic bucket is the so-called “Rule of Thirds” for Composition. EVERY image I take is taken with that in mind - EVERY image. Now, part of that process is to determine if this “Rule” applies to the image I’m about to create. Should it be centered?? Sometimes that is a Yes. Should it be Quartered? Maybe. Not ALL the time. Most of my images fall under the Rule of Thirds category. It is what I was taught early on in my imaging endeavor and has stuck quite truly. It’s a classic.
~ Here at UHH, I find that a lot of people know about the Rule of Thirds. I see the axiom “Rules are Made to be BROKEN” thrown around here quite a bit to the point that it seems that CENTERING the subject in the frame is VERY much the norm - for a lot of people/artists here!
~ In my humble opinion, it would seem that in MANY of the images posted here at UHH, many, many would, compositionally, look and have more feeling than the quick CENTER Autofocus sensor can deliver. Focus and Recompose, comes to mind or move to a different sensor. I know, I know - BIF is a total thing in itself so that is not a consideration with this post. To me, BIF is “GET the Dang Shot!!”
~ I'm NOT bashing anyone here - this is just a general observation. Meant to see what others think. I am not judging right or wrong with this. Curiosity.
...Anyways… looking at your OWN images, are you SATISFIED with what you are doing Compositionally with your images?? Is the Subject Centered, the normal composition you desire?
^ Please Post an image!! Let us see your point!! ...Whooohooo!!!
~ OK. One of the tools in my photographic bucket is the so-called “Rule of Thirds” for Composition. EVERY image I take is taken with that in mind - EVERY image. Now, part of that process is to determine if this “Rule” applies to the image I’m about to create. Should it be centered?? Sometimes that is a Yes. Should it be Quartered? Maybe. Not ALL the time. Most of my images fall under the Rule of Thirds category. It is what I was taught early on in my imaging endeavor and has stuck quite truly. It’s a classic.
~ Here at UHH, I find that a lot of people know about the Rule of Thirds. I see the axiom “Rules are Made to be BROKEN” thrown around here quite a bit to the point that it seems that CENTERING the subject in the frame is VERY much the norm - for a lot of people/artists here!
~ In my humble opinion, it would seem that in MANY of the images posted here at UHH, many, many would, compositionally, look and have more feeling than the quick CENTER Autofocus sensor can deliver. Focus and Recompose, comes to mind or move to a different sensor. I know, I know - BIF is a total thing in itself so that is not a consideration with this post. To me, BIF is “GET the Dang Shot!!”
~ I'm NOT bashing anyone here - this is just a general observation. Meant to see what others think. I am not judging right or wrong with this. Curiosity.
...Anyways… looking at your OWN images, are you SATISFIED with what you are doing Compositionally with your images?? Is the Subject Centered, the normal composition you desire?
^ Please Post an image!! Let us see your point!! ...Whooohooo!!!
Feb 18, 2020 12:43:09 #
Here's one I shot this morning and posted to Landscape Forum for feedback.
With landscapes in particular, I often have no primary subject so I don't think of centering or thirds, just kind of balance, I guess.
The sun could be primary subject and would be close to thirds area if I crop a little sky. Because I wanted the sun's brightness to bleed onto the church steeple, I had no other choice for where to stand. I could, however, have chosen a wider view and/or cropped for different result.
sunrise feb 18 on Flickr
With landscapes in particular, I often have no primary subject so I don't think of centering or thirds, just kind of balance, I guess.
The sun could be primary subject and would be close to thirds area if I crop a little sky. Because I wanted the sun's brightness to bleed onto the church steeple, I had no other choice for where to stand. I could, however, have chosen a wider view and/or cropped for different result.
sunrise feb 18 on Flickr
Feb 18, 2020 12:45:33 #
[quote=Linda From Maine]Here's one I just shot this morning and posted to Landscape Forum for feedback. With landscapes in particular, I often have no single subject so I don't think of centering or thirds, just kind of balance, I guess.
... Balance! Perfect word to use on this subject!! Thank you so much, Linda!!
... Balance! Perfect word to use on this subject!! Thank you so much, Linda!!
Feb 18, 2020 12:47:07 #
yorkiebyte wrote:
You bet! This could be a terrific topic; thank you for posting it.... Balance! Perfect word to use on this subject!! Thank you so much, Linda!!
I am going to edit what I wrote, adding a little about positioning
Feb 18, 2020 12:48:47 #
😊 I have noticed which photographers don’t know the rule of “the thirds”. The ones who do know,really stand out in beauty.
Feb 18, 2020 12:49:02 #
Feb 18, 2020 12:50:34 #
Susan yamakawa wrote:
😊 I have noticed which photographers don’t know the rule of “the thirds”. The ones who do know,really stand out in beauty.
Thank you, Susan!
Feb 18, 2020 12:52:04 #
I like the rule of thirds, but it doesn't rule my life. I'll adjust the composition, depending on the scene.
Feb 18, 2020 12:53:00 #
Glenn Harve wrote:
Rule of turds....aka, the whiff test. Noses may vary.
Ahh haaa! Now That is an opinion!! Thank you, Glenn! Please post an image to show your opinion better, if you would!!
Feb 18, 2020 12:54:11 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I like the rule of thirds, but it doesn't rule my life. I'll adjust the composition, depending on the scene.
... Perfect!! Thanks, jerryc41!!
Feb 18, 2020 12:56:19 #
.. I'm off to work now, so I won't be able to keep up on replying .... Thank you all in advance!! 😁😎🤡
Feb 18, 2020 12:58:46 #
I pay a lot of attention to composition, but looking through my images I see very few that could be described as following a "rule of thirds."
Mike
Mike
Feb 18, 2020 13:00:41 #
Blenheim Orange wrote:
Many of yours are close-ups of a single subject filling the frame, yes Mike?I pay a lot of attention to composition, but looking through my images I see very few that could be described as following a "rule of thirds."
Mike
Mike
Feb 18, 2020 13:06:29 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Many of yours are close-ups of a single subject filling the frame, yes Mike?
That is more or less true. Looking through some now...almost all have the main subject at least slightly off-center. I didn't follow any rule, I just framed the subject the way it looked best to me.
Here is an example:
Blue Flag on FlickrFeb 18, 2020 13:06:35 #
Many Macro & close up images, as a rule, do not follow the "Rule of Thirds", especially is they are intended to be illustrative in nature...That said, other compositional ideas do get used. I, for one, like the diagonal concept in my images...
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