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The rule of thirds is one of the most useful composition techniques in photography. It's an important concept to learn as it can be used in all types of photography to produce images which are more engaging and better balanced.

Of course, rules should never be applied blindly, particularly in art, so you should think of it more as a handy "rule of thumb" rather than one that's set in stone. However, it will produce a pleasing photo more often than not, and is an excellent starting point for any composition.

What is the Rule of Thirds?

The rule of thirds involves mentally dividing up your image using 2 horizontal lines and 2 vertical lines, as shown below. You then position the important elements in your scene along those lines, or at the points where they meet.

The idea is that an off-centre composition is more pleasing to the eye and looks more natural than one where the subject is placed right in the middle of the frame. It also encourages you to make creative use of negative space, the empty areas around your subject.

How to Use the Rule of Thirds

When framing a photo, imagine the scene divided up as above. Think about what elements of the photo are most important, and try to position them at or near the lines and intersections of the grid. They don't have to be perfectly lined up as long as they're close.

You may need to move around to get the best composition. This forces you to think more carefully about the shot, and is a good habit to get into whether you're using the rule of thirds or not.

To help you out, some cameras have a setting which overlays a rule of thirds grid onto your photo. This removes all guesswork and helps you get your positioning even more accurate.

Examples

The rule of thirds is very versatile and can be used on any subject. Below are some example of it being used effectively in different types of shots.

In landscape shots, it's common to position the horizon along the centre of the frame, but this can give the photo a "split in two" feel. Instead, place it along one of the horizontal lines.

Try to include another interesting object, such as the tree in the photo above, and position it according to the rule of thirds. This provides an "anchor", a natural focal point for the scene.

It's a good idea to position people off to one side of the frame. This provides some "breathing space", shows the subject's environment, and stops the photo from looking like a mugshot.

We are naturally drawn to people's eyes. Place them at one of the intersections on the rule of thirds grid to give the shot a clear focal point.

Here the main subject has been placed at one of the intersections, and also along one a vertical line. The twig roughly follows the top horizontal line. The empty space at the bottom left provides balance and prevents the picture from feeling overcrowded.

Vertical subjects such as this lighthouse can split a photo in two, in much the same way as a horizon can do horizontally. To avoid this, position them off-centre in your composition.

When photographing moving subjects, position them as normal, but also pay attention to the direction they're moving. As a general rule you should leave more space in front of them than behind, to show where they're going.

Using Editing Software

You can easily apply the rule of thirds to existing photos by cropping them. This allows you to reposition the important subjects in your image, moving them into more pleasing positions.

To help you, software like Photoshop and Lightroom have built-in "crop guide overlays" which include a rule of thirds option. This places a rule of thirds grid on top of your image as you crop it, allowing you to get your positioning spot on.

Breaking the Rule

As with all rules (at least in photography), the rule of thirds doesn't apply in every situation, and sometimes breaking it can result in a much more eye-catching, interesting photo. Experiment and test out different compositions even if they go against any "rules" you've learned.

However, learn to use the rule of thirds effectively before you try to break it - that way you can be sure you're doing so in order to get a better composition, rather than just for the sake of it.

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Master the lines and curves in your images to guide the viewer's eye through the scene, adding depth and interest.

One of the most powerful ways to engage your viewer is by making good use of the lines in your scene. They can be used to guide the viewer through the shot, draw their attention to the main subject or create a sense of depth and perspective.

Leading lines are one of my favourite composition techniques because they're found absolutely everywhere. With a bit of forethought you can incorporate them into any photo to instantly boost its impact and visual appeal.

What are leading lines?

When we look at a photo our eyes are naturally drawn to the lines within it, and we tend to follow them to see where they go. In other words, the lines are "leading" our gaze through the photo.

Leading lines can be natural (such as a river or valley) or man-made (such as a road or fence). Anything with a well-defined edge can be used as a leading line.

Leading lines are great for producing several effects:

Guiding the viewer's eyes through the photo, helping them explore the whole scene.

Drawing attention to the main subject or focal point of the shot.

Adding depth and a sense of perspective to make the scene feel more "real" and three dimensional.

Creating an interesting subject in their own right, particularly in abstract photos.

Despite being such a simple technique, leading lines are extremely versatile, and can enhance most photographs.

Finding and using leading lines

Almost every photograph will contain lines in some form, so the main challenge is remembering to look out for them. Once you get into the habit of spotting them, you can begin to use them intelligently to enhance your shots.

I've found that the easiest way to spot leading lines is through your camera's viewfinder or LCD screen. This flattens the scene, making the lines stand out and seem much more obvious.

Once you've spotted the lines in your scene, it's time to think about how you can use them to enhance and emphasise the most important elements in your image.

One of the most effective ways is to put your main subject at the end of a leading line. For example, if you're taking a photo of a distant building, try to include a road, path or fence leading up to it. Your eye will be naturally drawn along this to the building itself.

If you don't have a single main subject, such as in a landscape photo, try to find lines that lead through the scene from foreground to background. This gives the viewer something to latch onto and draws their eye through the entire scene.

Types of leading lines

Lines come in a variety of different types and each one gives its own feel to a photo. You can use this to convey the right emotions and lend the shot the desired atmosphere.

Horizontal lines

These tend to suggest calmness and tranquility. They're especially effective for photos of nature and relaxing subjects.

Vertical lines

These convey a sense of power and authority. They can make your subject appear strong and dominant.

Diagonal lines

These provide a sense of movement or change. They're great for drawing the viewer through a scene.

We tend to follow diagonal lines from foreground to background, so placing your main subject at the start or end of the lines creates a natural focal point for your eye to rest on.

We normally view diagonal lines from left to right, just like when reading. Because of this, lines sloping downwards from left to right tend to feel calm and natural. Lines sloping upwards add tension and impact.

Curved lines

These feel more natural than straight lines. They tend to work well in photos of nature where you often want to feel the "flow" of the scene.

Converging lines

When lines meet at a point, we tend to focus on the point. This is a great place to put your main subject, as it draws the viewer's attention to it in a natural way.

Converging lines also give a great sense of perspective, and can be used to make a photo feel more three dimensional.

Implied lines

These are lines that don't physically exist in the picture, but which we can imagine. The best example of this is a human gaze. We will naturally follow someone's line of sight to see what they're looking at, and this can form a very powerful leading line in a composition.

Intersecting lines

Watch out for lines that cross over one another, as this can ruin the flow of a photo and cause the viewer to stop following the line. However, you can also use this to your advantage, and use intersecting lines to deliberately introduce a feeling of tension and confusion to your shot.

Leading lines are an excellent way to tell a story with your photos. By placing them at key points of your composition, you can influence the way people will view your shot, linking together important elements and guiding viewers through the scene.
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Lines of different shapes and angles contribute their own influences to a scene. Predominantly horizontal and vertical lines give a more static impression than do lines running at a variety of acute angles to each other. Curved lines as directional forces have associations with encompassment, flow, and repetition.

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One of the most powerful way to engage your viewer is by making good use of the lines in your scene. They can be used to guide the viewer through the shot, draw their attention to the main subject or create a sense of depth and perspective.

Leading lines can be natural (such as a river or a valley) or man-made (such as road or fence). Anything with a well defined edge can be used as a leading line.

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This is another image which includes a diagram of how this is leading lines. The grass has lines in it which is leading the viewer to the house.

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This is an image which includes a diagram of an example o how this creates leading lines within the image. The lines on the walls are leading to the people who are walking.

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This is an example of leading lines because it is leading the viewer through the image.This is an example of curvy lines because the lines are curvy and not straight.

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The rule of thirds is used to change the. perception of something because if it was placed differently it wouldn't give the same effect towards the audience and the way it has been perceived.

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This photo is very simple and plain the the rule of thirds is used because the cup of tea is to one side of the photo and as the rest of the photos the rest fo the photo is very plain. In this photo the rule of thirds has been used to give it a very simple effect and emphasis that tea is something that should Never been over done and keep it very simple and making sure that it hasn't been over done.

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For example: the lines on a road leads you into the photo because it is a natural leading line. It leads you into 1 part of the photo & is quite a simple way to do it but it effects the photo massively.

- Take your time to look around for leading lines so you are able to get the best image possible.

- Add foreground into the shot, a leading line but from a low angle. EG: laying on a road and getting the lines from there into the image is leading you into something in the distance.

- You don't want anymore then 1 leading line because it will confuse the viewer. Try to keep it as simple as possible.

- Having a foreground and a leading line is a bit of extra stuff, you are able to add in something like a tree but you still have a leading line. the line is still in the image but it is not confusing for the viewer.

- You can do it with big places with a big landscape and small places like a park bench, from the park bench leading lines take place as there is wood which creates lines. Eg: If the shot was taken in a different way i would implement the viewer in a different way because if someone is sat on the bench it will be blocking the lines and therefore won't give the viewer the same understanding of the picture.

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in this image the rule of thirds has been used because the statue of liberty is in one side of the photo and the rest of the photo is very plain and blank and this attracts most of the attention to the statue. This has been done because new York is a very busy place but even with that it is still possible to find a quiet place that isn't busy

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these images help link so that the audience feel like they can feel whats in the picture.

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When looking at a leading line image it draws attention to the viewer. Naturally, it brings their attention upwards from the image.

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In this image the rule of thirds has been used to position the flowers to create an effect but also this represents the rule of thirds because the pot of flowers has been placed in one side of the photograph and the other side is empty. The rule of thirds has been used in this photo to emphasise the flowers and make them stand out because normally people don't often pay attention to nature but the photographer of the wanted to change that and Make the flowers stand out.

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- Straight
- Diagonal
- Curvy
- Zigzag
- Radial - Each of these can be used to enhance our photos composition.

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texture is a concept that is often difficult to explain. its almost as if it has to be shown instead of merely described. texture is simply pronounced visualization of the surface feel of an object.

the heavy textual design enriches this theatre and slows the eye as it scans the curved surface.

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Lines come in a variety of different types and each one gives its own feel to a photo. You can use this to convey the right emotions and lend the shot the desired atmosphere.

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it is used post important elements within a scene. to use the rule of thirds all you have to do is divide your cameras view finder into 9 sections using imaginary horizontal and vertical lines. you can use the grid to help positioning of important elements of a scene.

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the image being broken down into thirds to give an effect towards the audience. the rule works on the bases that you divide an image in a ratio of 1:2, the composition will posses order ad stability. The grid used is similar to a knots and crosses board.

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