Rule of Thirds

Below this introductory note there are four pairs of photos which show 'Before' and 'After' images demonstrating the difference in effect between:

• photos where the subject is centred vertically and horizontally, often with the horizon centred too; and
• photos where imaginary lines are drawn to divide the frame into thirds vertically and horizontally, with the subject being on one of the lines with a focal point, preferably, on one of the four intersection points.

Note: It may be necessary to click on 'Older Posts' to see some of these images.

Rule of Thirds - Photo 1A

The man dealing with the unloading is roughly centred. The yellow jacket does provide a focal point but the eye is drawn also to the kerbstone and grass in the foreground.

Rule of Thirds - Photo 1B

Now the extraneous part of the original photo has been removed and the man handling the unloading appears in the left third of the photo. By moving in closer there is better focus on the cattle descending the ramp.

Rule of Thirds - Photo 2A

In this photo the cattle transportation units are roughly centred and the number 19 is the also centred. There is excessive car park visible as well as something obscure to the lefthandside.

Rule of Thirds - Photo 2B

Here the eye is drawn to the white numbers in the lower third of the photo and to the pole and the ventilation holes on the righthandside of the old cattle transportation units, in the righthand third of the photo.