Assignment: "Rule of Thirds"

[TMWheelock]

EXIF:
Taken with a 5D mark II
manual mode
1/3200
f4
ISO 250
focal length 40mm
taken on Feb. 12 2009

[Ozvaldo]

This is my first assignment posting so bare with me!!!!
Think this applies to "rule of thirds" as i placed the main point of interest in the bottom right (reflection of sun and fence in the water) and the top third is the horizon and the reflection of the clouds???

EXIF:
Camera: Canon Eos 1000D
Exposure: 0.008sec 1/125
Aperture: f/20
Focal Length: 18mm
ISO: 200
Date/Time 13/2/09 2:42pm

[barladeanca]

Originally Posted by Mslanh01

Here is my submission...

Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 53 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off

Ice-wine grapes?

[barladeanca]

Originally Posted by jaxons

I did consciously try to compose with the rule of thirds in mind, I can see some elements of the rule in it but who knows what the experts think..

Camera: Canon PowerShot SX1 IS,
Exposure Mode: Auto
White Balance: Auto
Macro Mode: Macro
Self Timer: 2s
Canon Flash Mode: Off
Camera ISO: 100
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal length: 5mm
Date taken: February 12, 2009

I LOVE this picture!!! Great work!

[CaptureMe]

Originally Posted by wulf

I generally don't comment much on assignments because I will be involved in the judging next week. However, I think it is reasonable to note that this shot is a good example of the idea of balance.

I will note (again... see my post from yesterday) that a lot of the posts don't seem (to me) to be really grasping the concept of the rule of thirds. Most of the time it is important not to slavishly follow the rules of photography and to let your taste be the final judge of what works.

For this week, though, be hard on yourself. Try to get a great shot that clearly uses the "thirds" grid. Even better, explain your thinking so that you can be sure we see things the way you do. For example, here is a shot I took last summer:

The photo is about the cloud of pollen from the grass as it is shaken. The cloud is centered roughly on the top right intersection of the grid. If had just taken it and wanted to enter it for the contest, I might even consider cropping the picture to center the cloud more accurately.

In practice, it is often better to be quite loose with the parameters. I would humbly suggest that some of the examples on the blog show a looser approach. For this assignment though, keep it tight. If you are not sure you get it, how about asking, using a non-eligible photo (taken before 4 February) which we can discuss?

Thanks,

Wulf

Hi Wulf,
I'm new here and would like to take you up on your offer to discuss the rule of thirds on a non eligible photo


My take on this picture...I think I have filled the frame. I think things are in focus. Is there one point of interest? No not really. As for the rule of thirds I'm not sure. The flowers fill the bottom third, columns filling the upper third. I would be really interested in hearing what you have to say. Thank you in advance. ~Kim

[Lanie6875]

I'm a newbie, so it seems fitting my first assignment is a "Back to Basics" one! Here's my best attempt (so far) at Rule of Thirds. I was trying to capture the mood in this picture, so I tried to place the focus on the eye by placing it at an intersecting point in the upper right quadrant. I think this fits the Rule of Thirds as I understand it - at least I hope it does.



Taken with: Canon Power Shot S5 IS
Taken on: February 11, 2009 at 11:06 p.m.
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 22.5mm
F-Number: F/3.5
Exposure Time: 3/10 sec.

[wulf]

Originally Posted by CaptureMe

Hi Wulf,
I'm new here and would like to take you up on your offer to discuss the rule of thirds on a non eligible photo

My take on this picture...I think I have filled the frame. I think things are in focus. Is there one point of interest? No not really. As for the rule of thirds I'm not sure. The flowers fill the bottom third, columns filling the upper third. I would be really interested in hearing what you have to say. Thank you in advance. ~Kim

I would say that this image doesn't particularly rely on the rule of thirds for its effect - I see the sweeping curve in the foreground as much more dominant, followed by the vertical lines created by the columns and their reflections. I could see it reflecting balance but not the rule of thirds.

Do you see what I mean?

Wulf

ps. I've got a busy weekend and am moving into a new flat tomorrow... so if I don't reply to any questions, please don't anyone be upset. Help each other out while I'm gone, eh?

[CaptureMe]

Originally Posted by wulf

I would say that this image doesn't particularly rely on the rule of thirds for its effect - I see the sweeping curve in the foreground as much more dominant, followed by the vertical lines created by the columns and their reflections. I could see it reflecting balance but not the rule of thirds.

Do you see what I mean?

Wulf

ps. I've got a busy weekend and am moving into a new flat tomorrow... so if I don't reply to any questions, please don't anyone be upset. Help each other out while I'm gone, eh?

Thanks for your comments Wulf. As I was scanning my older pictures, that one didn't seem to have the "Rule" so I figured I'd ask. thanks, back to look at more!
Happy Moving!

[AnnaV]

Edited original post to include Thirds info

[Chippee]

Originally Posted by mfhurst

Chippee,

Your shot of the Golden Gate bridge is amazing. I have been seeing alot of photos lately of the bridge from different photographers and it's amazing how different people capture the beauty of that area and bridge. Your shot shows the beauty of the flowers but you also get the feeling of how majestic the Golden Gate Bridge is and you barely see it, but you feel it. Great Shot.

mfhurst, thank you so much for the compliment. I really appreciate it. That particular photos is one of my very favorites. I knew in my mind how I wanted it to look but It didn't look like much in the camera. However, when I got home and put it on the PC, I was so happy. This gives me loads of encouragement. Thank you so much.