Jeffrey Oxamitny Photo Blog
Jeffrey Oxamitny
Edmonton, Alberta.
How to Take The Perfect Photo
Let’s take a closer look at the rule of thirds. It is a concept that will help you take the placement of your subject into great consideration. Doing so, the composition of your photos is well-balanced, visually appealing, and interesting to look at too.
Ignoring the rule or bending it doesn’t mean that your photos won’t look good. But you should always fully learn and grasp a concept before you break the rule so that when you do, you can break it effectively.
What is the rule of thirds?
The rule of thirds helps capture the subject of a photo in a way that’s pleasing to look at. It involves breaking any image you want to photograph into thirds, horizontally and vertically, so that you have nine equal parts.
Who invented the rule of the thirds? Believe it or not, it was first talked about in 1797. Of course, it was not about photography, but painting – the principles were the same, though. At that time, people were discussing the balance between warm to cold colors and how much of the painting should each of the elements occupy. They said that one third should be composed of land and water, and the other two thirds should remain for air and sky. This is where the idea for the name came from.
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