Rule Of Thirds

The rule of thirds is a "rule of thumb" or guideline which applies to the process of composing visual images such as designs, films, paintings, and photographs.[1] The guideline proposes that an image should be imagined as divided into nine equal parts by two equally-spaced horizontal lines and two equally-spaced vertical lines, and that important compositional elements should be placed along these lines or their intersections.[2] Proponents of the technique claim that aligning a subject with these points creates more tension, energy and interest in the composition than simply centring the subject would.

Example of Rule Of Thirds:

This photo is a rule of thirds photo, this photo is of a young boy (early 20's maybe) and looks not too happy, but the photo makes it look more interesting with the background as well, it makes you think where is he going? What is he doing?

- Taken By George Barker

In this photo, the rule of thirds is used by the puppy being on the left hand side. I really like this photo because it is a really simple photo but the way the puppy is positioned makes the photo look a lot more Interesting because the puppy is the main focus and the grass adds a lot more to it.

- Joseph Demko