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What is the rule of thirds? The rule of thirds is a way of taking photos by dividing frames into thirds vertically and horizontally.
What is the purpose of the rule of thirds? The purpose of the rule of thirds is to create balance and visual interest.
How do you use the rule of thirds? You can use the rule of thirds by using the intersections of the camera grid as “power points” where the viewers eye rests.
In this photo the flowers to the left are the most eye drawing because they are on the top left intersection.
The shed in this photo is drawing attention from the eye because of its positioning with the top right intersection.
The bottom grid line is aligned with the geese, while the corn is aligned with the top grid line.
The car and the building in the background both are at least partly on a grid or intersection.
The car headlight is on the top right intersection, drawing attention to the car.
The plant in the photo is on the top line of the grid, bringing attention to it.
This photo has a book being the main attraction with part of it being aligned with the bottom line of the grid.
This photo shows the rule of thirds by having Evan’s body align with the bottom left intersection of the camera grid.
This photo is showing the rule of thirds by putting the main subject in the bottom right corner aligning with one of the key intersections.
In this post, the goose is on the top left intersection, making it stand out.
This photo shows the car as the main subject along with the clouds in the background aligning with the top grid
