Photography - Composition. Leading lines, framing and rule of thirds.
PHOTOGRAPHY 11 ASSIGNMENT 1 THE RULE OF THIRDS · THE RULE OF THIRDS PHOTOGRAPHY BASIC RULE 1: The...
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PHOTOGRAPHY 11 ASSIGNMENT 1 THE RULE OF THIRDS PHOTOGRAPHY BASIC RULE 1: The Rule of Thirds is a rule for composing images. It suggests that we should never place anything in the middle of a frame. This includes any strong line(s) in a frame, but in particualr the horizon line, the line where the land (or the sea) meets the sky. The horizon line should be placed either at the bottom or at the top of a frame as seen in the examples below. The horizon line also needs to be leveled (i.e. do not tilt the horizon line). Sometimes there is a single object or element that stands out in comparison with other objects or elements in a frame. In the examples below, that is the setting sun. In that case, that single object or element needs to be placed at one of the 1/3 intersections (focal points) while keeping the horizon line out of the middle, thereby avoiding anything attactive in the middle frame. The object at the focal point sometimes points to a certain direction. The sun in the example doesn’t have such a direction, but a boat in another example is going towards right. The boat needs to be placed on the left side of the frame to allow spcae for it to move. Finally, the horizon line needs to be leveled, i.e. do not tilt the horizon line. Do not place the horizon line or an attractive object in the middle. LIGHTING AND DIRECTION OF LIGHT: The amount and direction of the sunlight becomes very important in landscape photos. Just like any other types of photos, the following examples show how there really isn’t one ideal amount and/or direction of the light source. Another factor to consider to make the light attractive is atmosphere. Some days are clearer than other days, and we obviously want clear days so that we can see things better. INSTRUCTION: Take 5 landscape photos with horizon lines. Your photos will be evaluated with regards to Composition, Theme, Quality, and Variation. TIPS: - Place the horizon line at the top or bottom 1/3 (the Rule of Thirds). - Do not tilt the horizon line. - If the focal point object has a direction, place it at the opposite side of the direction. - Be mindful of the amount and direction of the sunlight. Placa an object that points to a direction at the opposite side of that direction. Do not tilt the horizon line.
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PHOTOGRAPHY 11 ASSIGNMENT 1THE RULE OF THIRDSPHOTOGRAPHY BASIC RULE 1: The Rule of Thirds is a rule for composing images. It suggests that we should never place anything in the middle of a frame. This includes any strong line(s) in a frame, but in particualr the horizon line, the line where the land (or the sea) meets the sky. The horizon line should be placed either at the bottom or at the top of a frame as seen in the examples below. The horizon line also needs to be leveled (i.e. do not tilt the horizon line). Sometimes there is a single object or element that stands out in comparison with other objects or elements in a frame. In the examples below, that is the setting sun. In that case, that single object or element needs to be placed at one of the 1/3 intersections (focal points) while keeping the horizon line out of the middle, thereby avoiding anything attactive in the middle frame. The object at the focal point sometimes points to a certain direction. The sun in the example doesn’t have such a direction, but a boat in another example is going towards right. The boat needs to be placed on the left side of the frame to allow spcae for it to move. Finally, the horizon line needs to be leveled, i.e. do not tilt the horizon line.
Do not place the horizon line or an attractive object in the middle.
LIGHTING AND DIRECTION OF LIGHT: The amount and direction of the sunlight becomes very important in landscape photos. Just like any other types of photos, the following examples show how there really isn’t one ideal amount and/or direction of the light source. Another factor to consider to make the light attractive is atmosphere. Some days are clearer than other days, and we obviously want clear days so that we can see things better.
INSTRUCTION: Take 5 landscape photos with horizon lines. Your photos will be evaluated with regards to Composition, Theme, Quality, and Variation.
TIPS:- Place the horizon line at the top or bottom 1/3 (the Rule of Thirds). - Do not tilt the horizon line. - If the focal point object has a direction, place it at the opposite side of the direction. - Be mindful of the amount and direction of the sunlight.
Placa an object that points to a direction at the opposite side of that direction.
Do not tilt the horizon line.
