Challenge: Rule of Odds: Nov. 26-28
The rule of odds states that images are more appealing when there are an odd number of subjects (I'm not sure what you do when you have 4 grandkids--who do you leave out?). While this is not so easy when shooting "real life" it is easy to do when composing still life photos. I went through my archives and find that I shoot alot of single subjects, but I did find some that seem to fit this rule of composition. I'd like to see your shots and get your ideas on whether this rule of composition really works or not! Have fun.
Sandhill cranes coming in to roost
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deer on the Animas River, Aztec New Mexico
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Canada Geese having a territorial dispute, Animas River
the one on the right is awfully quiet...
a three-footed bird came by here
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I say bah humbug shoot what you like the way you like unless doing so for the likes of another/others
AndyH
Loc: Massachusetts and New Hampshire
I have, honestly, not heard of this as a visual rule. But as I look at some of my favorite images, I do find that a lot of them contain an odd number of subjects. Maybe this is because 1 is an odd number....
Andy
katspangle wrote:
The rule of odds states that images are more appealing when there are an odd number of subjects (I'm not sure what you do when you have 4 grandkids--who do you leave out?). While this is not so easy when shooting "real life" it is easy to do when composing still life photos. I went through my archives and find that I shoot alot of single subjects, but I did find some that seem to fit this rule of composition. I'd like to see your shots and get your ideas on whether this rule of composition really works or not! Have fun.
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Sure it works! Japanese flower arrangers have been using it for centuries! Really like your examples,Kat,
katspangle wrote:
The rule of odds states that images are more appealing when there are an odd number of subjects (I'm not sure what you do when you have 4 grandkids--who do you leave out?). While this is not so easy when shooting "real life" it is easy to do when composing still life photos. I went through my archives and find that I shoot alot of single subjects, but I did find some that seem to fit this rule of composition. I'd like to see your shots and get your ideas on whether this rule of composition really works or not! Have fun.
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Kate, Rule of odds works. Think about it. If you had two SandHill Cranes your eyes would ping pong back and forth between the two. If you have three your eye rests to take in the 3. I support the rule of odds.
I lost a photo contest because I had a photo of an even number or wagon wheels propped against a rail fence. They said I needed 3 or an odd number to win with this photo. I was very disappointed but will pay attention to the "odd" number rule.
Saw these in a thrift shop, the red also caught my eye.
Searching through recent photos and came across this one which is 3X3 humm....
N9PVW wrote:
Saw these in a thrift shop, the red also caught my eye.
Like those-what are they?
boberic
Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander
katspangle wrote:
The rule of odds states that images are more appealing when there are an odd number of subjects (I'm not sure what you do when you have 4 grandkids--who do you leave out?). While this is not so easy when shooting "real life" it is easy to do when composing still life photos. I went through my archives and find that I shoot alot of single subjects, but I did find some that seem to fit this rule of composition. I'd like to see your shots and get your ideas on whether this rule of composition really works or not! Have fun.
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Rule or not it's still fun
Ba Ba Black Sheep
katspangle wrote:
The rule of odds states that images are more appealing when there are an odd number of subjects (I'm not sure what you do when you have 4 grandkids--who do you leave out?). While this is not so easy when shooting "real life" it is easy to do when composing still life photos. I went through my archives and find that I shoot alot of single subjects, but I did find some that seem to fit this rule of composition. I'd like to see your shots and get your ideas on whether this rule of composition really works or not! Have fun.
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Great start off Kat and Thanks for Hosting..
judy juul wrote:
Searching through recent photos and came across this one which is 3X3 humm....
Nice composition Judy..Pg. 1
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