I like no 2 the best as there is more depth to the picture..
zug55
Loc: Naivasha, Kenya, and Austin, Texas
R.G. wrote:
I don't have a problem with #1. If I did, a slight trim off the top of #1 would probably be enough for me.
Having things centered (vertically or horizontally) is a problem only if you do it all the time. It's the sort of mistake that beginners make and that's why you see that advice repeated as much as you do.
If I had to choose between #2 and #3 I would choose #2 because the reflections make a better focus of interest. The sky is relatively flat and featureless and therefore doesn't make such a good focus of interest.
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I agree. To me having the sun and its reflection on the thirds line on the right makes sense since you have the rock formation on the left balancing out. The reflection is the main interest here.
I too would crop the top to move the vertical thirds line closer to the horizon. I am attaching my proposed crop.
andypop wrote:
Sun or Horizon?
Number one, hands down. As for the rule of thirds, the sun is in the top third of a very nice photo.
Ava'sPapa wrote:
Number one, hands down. As for the rule of thirds, the sun is in the top third of a very nice photo.
It’s also in the right third
Chuck
twowindsbear wrote:
Fix the tilted horizon.
It's not the horizon. . . it's level. It's the photographer that's tilted!
The first one seems the most balanced to me. The second one seems to have too much empty space to the right of the sun.
mcveed
Loc: Kelowna, British Columbia (between trips)
I prefer #3. The image is darker and has a stronger 'evening' feel. I prefer the muted colours in the sky to more water. I feel the sun being closer to the bottom of the frame gives a more intimate image as the sun seems closer. #3 is a 'wall hanger' while the other two are studies in composition. However, having said all that, this discussion belongs in the "For Your Consideration" or the "Photo Analysis". It is in clear violation of Rule #2 (see the very first post in this section).
Number 1. A subject in the foreground would make it better
Do not feel compelled to treat the "rule of thirds" as a rule at all. At best it is a guideline or consideration. In this case more is happening in the water than the sky. So portray it that way. Unless you make an artistic decision not to.
Rule of Thirds is the topic, and we have here a wonderful pic and posts by several Hoggers, all with different tastes. So - I thought I'd apply the rule to the pic (which I don't think anyone else has done). I think the result has improved the pic, and at the same time has produced a square format ideal for framing.
I love the first one but, I'd crop some off the bottom, but still a great shot.
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