~ Rule of Thirds. What say you.......?
Feb 19, 2020 09:16:30 #
yorkiebyte wrote:
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..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!!!
..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!!!
Lately I've been intrigued by the Golden Spiral cropping aid option in Photoshop. I play around with the four orientations till I find one that seems to me to contribute to the flow of the composition and start cropping to that.
Here is one:
GBHE09Feb2020_171 by Marshall Smith, on FlickrAnd the spiral overlay:
Screen Shot 2020-02-19 at 8.58.43 AM by Marshall Smith, on FlickrMarshall
Feb 19, 2020 09:21:29 #
bluezzzzz wrote:
Great impact for me!Lately I've been intrigued by the Golden Spiral cropping aid option in Photoshop. I play around with the four orientations till I find one that seems to me to contribute to the flow of the composition and start cropping to that.
Feb 19, 2020 09:21:59 #
Feb 19, 2020 09:41:49 #
flyboy61
Loc: The Great American Desert
John Sh wrote:
There is only one rule in photography. "Always have your camera handy".
For all the other so called rules, "it depends"
For all the other so called rules, "it depends"
Feb 19, 2020 09:43:23 #
fetzler
Loc: North West PA
The rule of thirds can be a useful tool but is not the only one. Indeed Diane Arbus rarely used the rule of thirds in her powerful and haunting photos. You can view some of these on the following website.
https://www.artsy.net/artist/diane-arbus
I think you can eve purchase prints but you likely don't have a enough money. I recall that Diane used a TLR camera probably a Mamiya 330 or Rollei
https://www.artsy.net/artist/diane-arbus
I think you can eve purchase prints but you likely don't have a enough money. I recall that Diane used a TLR camera probably a Mamiya 330 or Rollei
Feb 19, 2020 09:45:31 #
davyboy
Loc: Anoka Mn.
yorkiebyte wrote:
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I’m getting bored with always having to go by the rule of thirds that’s why now once in a while I will center things it just feels refreshing
Feb 19, 2020 09:47:13 #
Blenheim Orange wrote:
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 Flickr
Here is an example:
Blue Flag on Flickr ......I always look for balance and perspective. If it looks right , it is right. I decorate houses, Tv Studios and Gallery Spaces and rarely consider rules....Perspective Matters and the use of multiple lighting scenarios completes the drama . The use of color & background are solely for my intention to make the subject Pop-Out when viewed at a specific point on entry and I always try to make it available from different areas within the structure so that the walk-through it is an adventure and pleasing experience. The difference it creates is huge and stunning and stays with you. That is how we go from ordinary to extraordinary. Feb 19, 2020 09:48:18 #
flyboy61
Loc: The Great American Desert
Tinkerbell wrote:
Hmmmm………. Very interesting
Yup! Sorta reminiscent of discussions about Bokeh, or the absolute virtue of shooting in MANUAL. Myself, I prefer P...you know...for "PROFESSIONAL"!
If you are not familiar with the "P for Professional" thing, look up "MWAC Attack" (Misty with a Camera)on Youtube. Or "Battle at f/stop Ridge". If they are still there, that will put this whole photography thing into perspective, and provide some chuckles, too!
Feb 19, 2020 10:07:52 #
Feb 19, 2020 10:13:07 #
ICN3S
Loc: Cave Junction, OR
Rule of thirds was first rule taught by my very first photography instructor. I have used it for so many years it is second nature. I have to push myself to change perspective!
Feb 19, 2020 10:15:26 #
yorkiebyte wrote:
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Compose your images in whatever way pleases you, the photographer.
Feb 19, 2020 10:16:19 #
Feb 19, 2020 10:20:12 #
The Rule of Thirds functions as a means to achieve visual balance. The Rule of Thirds thus presents a principle under image composition.
In doing photography, the use of the word "rule" misleads because it implies a fixed way of doing things.
A principle instead calls for its judicious application on the part of the user.
In doing photography, the use of the word "rule" misleads because it implies a fixed way of doing things.
A principle instead calls for its judicious application on the part of the user.
yorkiebyte wrote:
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Feb 19, 2020 10:37:01 #
photoman022
Loc: Manchester CT USA
I also adhere to the rule of thirds but will "break" the rule when it aids in composition. A few years ago I was at Yosemite and photographed a mountain reflected in a lake. That mountain was smack dab in the center of the photo and shoreline bisected the photo. There are exceptions to the rule.
Another aspect to the rule is the placement of the horizon. I am much more of an adherent in this aspect of the rule. But, again, there are exceptions to the rule (see my explanation above).
Another aspect to the rule is the placement of the horizon. I am much more of an adherent in this aspect of the rule. But, again, there are exceptions to the rule (see my explanation above).
Feb 19, 2020 10:38:37 #
Kiron Kid wrote:
Compose your images in whatever way pleases you, the photographer.
Absolutely and BTW......that's gorgeous and a WINNER in my book ....any day.
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