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<blockquote data-quote="naja" data-source="post: 10979" data-attributes="member: 3478"><p>The links you have added are all very good, but I think most photographers (and I stand to be corrected here) would say that there are no RULES only guidelines. Rules are made for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men.</p><p></p><p>The Rule of thirds is not to do with odds or three at all, it is a simplified form of the Ancient Greek Golden Rule.</p><p></p><p>If you divide your image into three parts both across the scene and from top to bottom you will end up with nine squares.</p><p></p><p>For reasons that are not entirely known the image is stronger and more pleasing if points of interest are placed at the intersection of the dividing lines.</p><p></p><p>Another GUIDELINE is that it is more pleasing to have space in front of a moving object as is leaving something for it to more into, rather than have it behind the object.</p><p></p><p>Also, again I cannot explain why, but western viewers seem to prefer objects on a left to right plane rathe than a right to left plane. It might be something to do with the way we read left to right, and so our eyes are used to working in that way.</p><p></p><p>I am sure others will have much more advice for you, and probably put it better, as I am in England and do not always get the right parlance for explaining things to people across the pond. The best advice I can give you is to try the various guidelines for yourself and then make up you mind what works for you and what does not. Also know when to break the rules. An example of this is that although the Rule of Thirds is generally accepted as better than putting things in the centre, reflections are an exception. They do look better across the centre of an image.</p><p></p><p>Have a look at the excellent members albums on the site and see what images you think are good and what you do not like so much, and then try to work out why. It really will help even if it sounds like homework.</p><p></p><p>Good luck!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="naja, post: 10979, member: 3478"] The links you have added are all very good, but I think most photographers (and I stand to be corrected here) would say that there are no RULES only guidelines. Rules are made for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men. The Rule of thirds is not to do with odds or three at all, it is a simplified form of the Ancient Greek Golden Rule. If you divide your image into three parts both across the scene and from top to bottom you will end up with nine squares. For reasons that are not entirely known the image is stronger and more pleasing if points of interest are placed at the intersection of the dividing lines. Another GUIDELINE is that it is more pleasing to have space in front of a moving object as is leaving something for it to more into, rather than have it behind the object. Also, again I cannot explain why, but western viewers seem to prefer objects on a left to right plane rathe than a right to left plane. It might be something to do with the way we read left to right, and so our eyes are used to working in that way. I am sure others will have much more advice for you, and probably put it better, as I am in England and do not always get the right parlance for explaining things to people across the pond. The best advice I can give you is to try the various guidelines for yourself and then make up you mind what works for you and what does not. Also know when to break the rules. An example of this is that although the Rule of Thirds is generally accepted as better than putting things in the centre, reflections are an exception. They do look better across the centre of an image. Have a look at the excellent members albums on the site and see what images you think are good and what you do not like so much, and then try to work out why. It really will help even if it sounds like homework. Good luck!! [/QUOTE]
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