Exposaroonie - Rule of Thirds
May 14th, 2008 by sallad
This week on Exposaroonie, the challenge is Rule of Thirds - basically the idea that a photo can be more interesting if the subject, or focus, is not smack-dab in the middle. I tend to center my bird photography, because I want to fill the frame to get as much detail as possible. Thomas and I headed over to the park this evening to practice Rule of Thirds. I haven’t decided which shot I’m going to submit as my entry this week, but these are my favorites. Which one do you like?
The whole set is posted on Flickr - Rule of Thirds (15 photos)
I’m leaning toward the first one (b&w baseball), and Thomas is rooting for the second one (out of focus goose).
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I would have to go with the first one.
I agree with the first, especially with the bat leading your eyes to the second player and then to the out of focus player behind the fence.
MY favorite is the third one! :)
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I really like the Canada Goose…the way she’s swimming thru the frame is very nice. Quite original.
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I’m with Thomas, I like the goose.
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I think the first and last ones are pretty strong interpretations of the rule, but they all fit. :)
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for the competition? first one. i agree with the comment above that the bat guides the viewer through the photo. i really like the second, but it’s kind of awkward that the first place your eye (well, my eye at least) goes is out of focus. And then on looking it over a second time, I really like the way that happens now! Don’t listen to me. I think they’re all great :P Submit the one you feel the most comfortable submitting.
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Ok, the first is quite nice but I really like Thomas and Clover. It makes me wonder what they were looking at. :)
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Hi Dallas,
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I like the pic with Thomas and Clover at water’s edge.
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The picture of Thomas and Clover is the most interesting and tells a story that the viewer can fill in with whatever details one likes. It is also a good example of the Rule of Thirds. The baseball picture is my least favorite. The 2 players split the picture, making the eye go back and forth between the players.
wow.. that is a tough call. I really like the composition in both the 1st and 2nd … but the b&w in the first one is pretty rad.. I’m glad you chose that one!
I like Thomas and Clover best of those you selected. I like the picture of the pitcher - #17 even more on the Flickr site.
I like the picture of Thomas and Clover. My eyes went from Thomas’ camera to Clover to whatever is in the water.
I really like the one you decided to go with! And I also like the one with Thomas and Clover as well. Looks like you had a nice day at the park!
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They all good. The goose stood out for me. It made me pause and then I enjoyed focusing on the plumage, appreciating the unique and unexpected perspective.