The Rule Of Thirds
The Rule Of Thirds
This aesthetically pleasing photography technique involves aligning the focal point of the image with an evenly placed grid within the scene.
This technique is so effective due to the subliminal movement of the eyes which is automatically dragged to the focal point, as it is placed closer to the edge.
This causes your eyes to follow the focal point, creating more interest from the viewers.
Whether it is pointing, sitting, growing, blooming or anything. The viewers eye will follow.
The grid lines are set up by evenly placing two (both horizontal and vertical) lines in the image scene. The focal point of the photograph must line up with any of the four intersecting points as seen below.
Throughout using this technique I found that the images had a harmonious feel and an even balance. I thought that macro style photography suited the rule of thirds really well and the images came out looking pretty great. I am very happy with the finalised images, however I would have preferred to spend more time trying to perfect the images. Part of this would have included being more patient with the weather, considering it was raining.
The only Image I am not completely happy with is the shell on the leaf (with the water droplets), I feel that one could have been more vibrant and possibly look better from another angle.
This aesthetically pleasing photography technique involves aligning the focal point of the image with an evenly placed grid within the scene.
This technique is so effective due to the subliminal movement of the eyes which is automatically dragged to the focal point, as it is placed closer to the edge.
This causes your eyes to follow the focal point, creating more interest from the viewers.
Whether it is pointing, sitting, growing, blooming or anything. The viewers eye will follow.
The grid lines are set up by evenly placing two (both horizontal and vertical) lines in the image scene. The focal point of the photograph must line up with any of the four intersecting points as seen below.
Throughout using this technique I found that the images had a harmonious feel and an even balance. I thought that macro style photography suited the rule of thirds really well and the images came out looking pretty great. I am very happy with the finalised images, however I would have preferred to spend more time trying to perfect the images. Part of this would have included being more patient with the weather, considering it was raining.
The only Image I am not completely happy with is the shell on the leaf (with the water droplets), I feel that one could have been more vibrant and possibly look better from another angle.
My favourite image using the rule of thirds technique is the 'rainy reeds'.
I love that the top of the reed directs the viewers eyes downwards, along with the vibrant natural colours of the reeds it makes a great photo. The rain drops on the focused reed add another element to the image which makes it more detailed and beautiful. |