Rule of Thirds

I like this photo because of the simplicity and the pop of red behind the wheel. This photo fits the rule of thirds because the wheel lines up along the right third and the top third, drawing your eyes in.

Rules of Composition

1. Rule of Thirds - Imaginary lines diving an image into 9 equal parts by two vertical and two horizontal lines. Placing your subjects along these lines attracts the attention of the viewer. Adds balance and interest to your photo. It also encourages the creative use of negative space, the empty space around your subject.

   

   The photo really brings your attention to the three men because the photographer used the rule of thirds.

2. Balance - Placing subjects off-center results in a photo that is more likely to attract the viewers attention. By including an object of lesser importance along with your subject, you fill the empty space and create balance.

   

   Having the larger rock out of focus in the background create a sense of balance.

3. Lines - Our eyes are naturally drawn to lines in photos, so including a line in your photo will draw the viewer deeper into the photo. Straight, diagonal, curvy, zig-zag, radial, etc.

   

   The curving lines lead your eyes toward the two lone trees.

4. Symmetry and Patterns - Symmetry and patterns make photos more eye-catching. Breaking the symmetry or pattern in some way can introduce tension and make a great focal-point.

   

   The symmetry between both sides catches the eye but the tree breaking the symmetry is interesting.

5. Point of View - Viewpoint makes a photo more interesting. Rather than shooting from eye-level, considering photographing from a high or low point, from close or far, or from the front or back, etc. Different angles add variety to your photos.

   

   Viewing the eye from such a close perspective makes the photo interesting.

6. Background/Foreground - Photographing on a plain background will make your subject pop. Busy backgrounds make your subject blend in and distracts the viewer away from the subject.

   

   Having such a plain background draws your attention to the subject.

7. Depth - Due to the fact that photographs are two-dimensional, you need to compose your shots to convey a sense of depth. Including objects in the foreground, middle ground, and background creates a sense of depth.

   

   Having things to focus on in the foreground, middle ground, and background creates a sense of depth

8. Framing - Natural frames such as trees, archways, and holes can create a nice farm to isolate the main subject from the outside world. Adds emphasis to your subject.

   

   The object in the foreground frames the building in the background, grabbing your attention.

9. Cropping - By cropping tight around your subject, you eliminate background noise, giving the subject the viewer's attention.

   

   Filling the frame up with mostly the moon brings the main focus to the moon.

10. Break the Rules - Experimenting creatively with a photo's composition brings different perspectives and you have more shots to choose from later.

    

    This photo doesn't follow the rule or thirds, yet it still catches your eye and make a great photo.

Inspiration

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The lines of stairway lead toward the subject.

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The lines lead the viewer's attention away from the foreground

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I like this photo because I like the variety of colors in it and I like how it makes you feel like you're actually there.

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I like the dual-exposure in this photo and how it sort of makes the man in the picture look like "part of nature."

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I like the editing in the picture, making the glasses float, and the contrast between the body and the background. 

First Photo Walk

I chose this photo because I felt it took a simple object and made it more lively by including a splash of color.

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