Rule of Thirds

Rule of Thirds - Composition Techniques

The rule of thirds is one of photography's basic techniques, creating a well balanced image, based on this idea of a nine piece grid. The idea behind the composer of the image is breaking the scene in front of the photographer in a grid divided into thirds, either horizontally or vertically, typically focusing the image into one of these thirds. 

When using the rule of thirds, the photographs need to imagine these three sections upon their camera screen - though some camera have the option for these grids to be displayed making it easier to focus the subject into one of these grid sections. The lines within this grid also create a balance for the subject and positions it within. There is an idea surrounding these lines, claiming that these lines create a more balanced image and enables the viewer a sense of familiarity and it creates a natural balance, similar to sights seen in the everyday life.

The photograph above is a reflection of an image captured using the rule of thirds, with the grid being placed on top to show how the subject is placed within one of the outer thirds and the others containing the background area. Below are examples are myself practising this technique of the rule of thirds, capturing a focus point within one of the third sections within the grid.

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