Front and Center

[vincentgarrucho]

Front and Center

A photo of my daughter having a blast under the rain. This would be breaking the rule of thirds, right?

thanks

[helga]

It would yes, but aren't rules there to be broken?
Like very much how you captured the rain

[NgaiHill]

Yup, definitely breaking that rule of thirds. But with such a great little model who cares? She looks like she's having fun!

[MrJones]

breaking the rules makes great photos!
I always say, you need to know the rules so you can break them - and you did it just the right way

[kerrberr]

It's also breaking the rule of not sticking out your tongue in public, but she doesn't seem to care. It's beautiful! This shot makes me like her & want to know her. I think you did a great job.

[toasted75]

If you're worried about the rule of thirds, take comfort in that you've still got the horizon in the right spot

As for the subject being in the centre... I think you've more than off-set any rule of thirds 'rule breaking' by getting a great perspective and some nice framing (buildings on either side of street in the background).

I don't think there's any doubt that the composition 'works'... it's a really nice photo, you should be proud (of both the photo and your daughter).