In photography, ‘the rule of thirds’ refers to an imaginary grid that is placed over a picture. The imaginary grid (pictured below) intersects at a few key points, which, if used correctly can really enhance a picture’s composition. By placing the key elements of a picture at these intersection points, the viewer’s gaze is held longer and the picture has unity. Using this grid may make your picture look more professional and, along with that, make it create a bigger impact.
The best place to put the most interesting part of the picture is on one of the pink insterection points.
This photo follows the rule of thirds. The main point of interest is where my house and the tree meet. The line this meeting creates draws the viewer’s eye over the tree and then through the rest of the picture.
This picture shows the rule of thirds because the right side of the post is directly on the line of thirds.
This picture shows the rule of thirds because the pole aligns perfectly with the line of third, and the interest point (the net) is on a ‘power point
This picture mostly follows the rule of thirds because the horizen rests exactly on the line, however to improve the picture i could show less of the grass and sky.
This picture follows the rule of thirds because the tree trunk is on the line and the middle of the tree rests on a power point.
This follows the rule of thirds because the lamp post is on the line of thirds and the light is on the power point.
This picture shows rule of thirds because the skateboard is on the line of thirds and the top wheels are on a power point.
The closest garage door is on a 1/3 line and the tree is on another.
The right side of the post is on the 1/3 line and the point of interest, the top of the post, is on a power point.
I chose this picture as the featured once because it clearly shows the elements of the rule of thirds. The tree trunk is very on the line, along with the horizon, and the blue car adds interest.