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The Rule Of Thirds
What is the Rule Of Thirds?
   One of the most popular 'rules' in
    photography is the Rule Of Thirds. It is
    also popular amongst artists. It works like
    this:
Imaginary lines are drawn dividing the
    image into thirds both horizontally and
    vertically. You place important elements
    of your composition where these lines
    intersect.
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Today's Task
 Take a series of photograph’s that
  demonstrates The Rule Of Thirds
 Take a number of photographs of the
  same image which demonstrates how
  different composition decisions can
  change the look / impact of an image.

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Rule of thirds

  • 1. The Rule Of Thirds
  • 2. What is the Rule Of Thirds?  One of the most popular 'rules' in photography is the Rule Of Thirds. It is also popular amongst artists. It works like this:
Imaginary lines are drawn dividing the image into thirds both horizontally and vertically. You place important elements of your composition where these lines intersect.
  • 3. QuickTime™ and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture.
  • 4. QuickTime™ and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture.
  • 5. QuickTime™ and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture.
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  • 11. Today's Task  Take a series of photograph’s that demonstrates The Rule Of Thirds  Take a number of photographs of the same image which demonstrates how different composition decisions can change the look / impact of an image.