Forum: Photography

Subject: Photography Forum Challenge - January 2011 - "The Rule of Thirds"

Meisiekind opened this issue on Jan 01, 2011 · 58 posts

Meisiekind posted Sat, 01 January 2011 at 2:08 PM

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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aksirp posted Sat, 01 January 2011 at 2:35 PM

Hi and happy new...

oh i understand, the rule of third must be "the golden cut"- so very good- we need some education- you are very right, i always forget this rule!

will try my best.. thank you for this challenge and very happ 2011 for you!!!

durleybeachbum posted Sat, 01 January 2011 at 4:13 PM

Great idea!

kgb224 posted Sat, 01 January 2011 at 6:08 PM

Here is 3 pictures.

I trust my objects is perfectly in the Third's.

Nr 1 Egyptian Goose.

kgb224 posted Sat, 01 January 2011 at 6:09 PM

Nr2.

Grey Heron.

kgb224 posted Sat, 01 January 2011 at 6:09 PM

Nr3.

Pied Kingfisher.

auntietk posted Sat, 01 January 2011 at 10:04 PM

Excellent topic!  I'll be back ...  :)

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

Meisiekind posted Sun, 02 January 2011 at 1:27 AM

Thank you Priska for the well wishes! I agree - it is just a guideline but often we can have such stronger compositions by just following this simple rule!

Christo - three perfect images of the "Rule of Thirds"!!! Well done indeed.

I am looking forward to seeing many, many images this month!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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wild_child posted Sun, 02 January 2011 at 4:01 AM

Entry #1. Shrike

helanker posted Sun, 02 January 2011 at 4:15 AM

OHH! What a great idea Carin.  I never think about it, even though I know about the rules :-)  Now I will have to use my other half of the brain too :-)  My walnut LOL !

And i see kgb224 and wind-child ald began with fabulous beauties. 

WOW! Perfect beginning of the new year and new subject.

Meisiekind posted Sun, 02 January 2011 at 6:15 AM

wild_child - lovely example of the "rule". Wonderful image!

I would probably have probably cropped it down a tad more at the top and left - but that's just me! :):)

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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kgb224 posted Sun, 02 January 2011 at 6:33 AM

Thank you for this thread Carin.I like you capture Wild Child.The bird is perfectly placed in the thirds. As Carin said. Maybe crop just a little bit of the top.

wild_child posted Sun, 02 January 2011 at 8:24 AM

Entry #2. Butterfly (Indian Cupid)

Thank you very much Helanker.

Thank you very much for liking the shot and the feedback Carin. :)

Thank you very much kgb. Very nice entries from you also.

 

Gaurav

Meisiekind posted Sun, 02 January 2011 at 8:36 AM

WOW Gaurav! I am in awe of this butterfly pic! The clarity is fantastic and great thirds!!! :)

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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kgb224 posted Sun, 02 January 2011 at 8:49 AM

Quote - Entry #2. Butterfly (Indian Cupid)

Thank you very much Helanker.

Thank you very much for liking the shot and the feedback Carin. :)

Thank you very much kgb. Very nice entries from you also.

 

Gaurav

Love the butterfly.

Perfect example of Thirds.

wild_child posted Sun, 02 January 2011 at 8:57 AM

Thank you very much Carin and kgb for the wonderful comments.

Entry #3. Painted Stork

Meisiekind posted Sun, 02 January 2011 at 8:59 AM

Oh my word Gaurav - This is perfection!!!! What an amazing in-flight image!

Another perfect example of the rule of thirds! Very strong composition!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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kgb224 posted Sun, 02 January 2011 at 9:01 AM

Quote - Thank you very much Carin and kgb for the wonderful comments.

Entry #3. Painted Stork

Another stunning capture.

emmecielle posted Sun, 02 January 2011 at 4:21 PM

Excellent idea, Carin!

Congratulations to all for the splendid images! :-)

blinkings posted Sun, 02 January 2011 at 4:52 PM

Great shots everyone.

aksirp posted Mon, 03 January 2011 at 9:54 AM

not easy this challenge! stunning pictures!

Meisiekind posted Mon, 03 January 2011 at 10:09 AM

Blinkings and Priska - welcome to the challenge with great images!

Priska - it isn't the easiest, but once you have this "rule" imbedded in your photography, I bet you you will produce stronger composed images! Go for it!!!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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aksirp posted Mon, 03 January 2011 at 2:21 PM

oh yes Carin in know what you want,  but i have it not;) i try with a still life...

ps: wild childs flight bird is just perfect!

emmecielle posted Mon, 03 January 2011 at 2:44 PM

Wonderful images, Priska! :-)

TomDart posted Mon, 03 January 2011 at 7:12 PM

This is a difficult one to fit the "rule".   Truly, the sycamore tree is a bit busy and the compositon is not good.  Would one of you do it differently?

 Oh, see on the branches?  That is clumps of mistletoe, to hold over the head at Christmastime and New Years to be rewarded with a kiss.   I stood under the tree for several minutes..no kiss. Oh well, too far from other people at the time.  I will try maybe again on 7 January, the Orthodox calendar Christmas.

kgb224 posted Mon, 03 January 2011 at 11:54 PM

Quote - This is a difficult one to fit the "rule".   Truly, the sycamore tree is a bit busy and the compositon is not good.  Would one of you do it differently?

 Oh, see on the branches?  That is clumps of mistletoe, to hold over the head at Christmastime and New Years to be rewarded with a kiss.   I stood under the tree for several minutes..no kiss. Oh well, too far from other people at the time.  I will try maybe again on 7 January, the Orthodox calendar Christmas.

Tom

It looks fine to me.

Good to see you take part as well my friend.

God Bless.

Christo.

helanker posted Tue, 04 January 2011 at 2:23 AM

Oh I see alot of new stuff already. What a joy :-)

 

Tom Where do you live ;-)  Just kidding :)

 

Carin I can almost not get out of the house to take new shots and i forgot my camera yesterday, when we went shopping :-/  Hope il be able to take some soon.

Meisiekind posted Tue, 04 January 2011 at 9:44 AM

Priska - I like the candles. You could also try them in portrait format!

Tom - I would do you sycamore tree shot exactly the same. The sycamore is basically exactly on the third line. I do not believe you could have done it differently! :) Well done!

I am enjoying this!!! Let me go snap something!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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aksirp posted Tue, 04 January 2011 at 3:08 PM

so fun Carin,  portrait format - or portrait real- i just prepared one yesterday:)

the third rule have always to many thirds for me...

pauljs75 posted Wed, 05 January 2011 at 3:34 AM

My cat Dottie, a.k.a. "Ms. Personality", up close and in my face.

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pauljs75 posted Wed, 05 January 2011 at 3:43 AM

Some random old guy ice fishing at a marina.

"Rule of Thirds" is often one of the first things I think of when composing a shot. (Unless it's some kind of fast action "snap-now!" deal, in which case my composition is more a matter of luck. Of course an old guy fishing doesn't present that kind of problem.)

Barbequed Pixels?

Your friendly neighborhood Wings3D nut.
Also feel free to browse my freebies at ShareCG.
There might be something worth downloading.

pauljs75 posted Wed, 05 January 2011 at 4:05 AM

And last is a pic of this condo/apartment building with a funny "Dr. Seuss" looking overhanging spire. Perhaps not as strong as the other two pics, but I've got to work with what I've got.

Barbequed Pixels?

Your friendly neighborhood Wings3D nut.
Also feel free to browse my freebies at ShareCG.
There might be something worth downloading.

ElusiveAngel posted Wed, 05 January 2011 at 5:15 AM

Hi everybody!  This is a nice challenge.

 

ElusiveAngel posted Wed, 05 January 2011 at 5:49 AM

Here is one of Durban Beach...

emmecielle posted Wed, 05 January 2011 at 2:20 PM

Here's my first image... I hope it goes well! It's a picture taken in the garden of a friend of mine last summer!

Congratulations to all for the splendid images! :-)

 

aksirp posted Wed, 05 January 2011 at 2:24 PM

wow, elusive angel, i think your zebra is just great done, the rule plays great and the b/w fit wonderful!

emmecielle, is that a "Granatapple"- superb!!

Meisiekind posted Thu, 06 January 2011 at 10:43 AM

Pauljs75 - I really like the fisherman at the marina image! Fantastic!

Colene - Excellent examples of rule of thirds in both the zebra and beach images!

Emmecielle - Perfect example too! It looks like a pomegranate!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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LovelyPoetess posted Sat, 08 January 2011 at 11:35 AM

I read the challenge info on the 1st and have been itching to have at it ever since. Finally had a chance this morning and decided the new arrival to my window-sill garden  fit the bill.

 Now I'm off to ponder the next two shots...

 

They say a picture is worth a thousand words...

So where do they go when a photograph leaves you speechless? 

Meisiekind posted Sat, 08 January 2011 at 12:59 PM

Awww - perfect! The little prickly bit is spot on composed on one of the "hot spots"... Looking forward to see more! :)

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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emmecielle posted Sun, 09 January 2011 at 4:17 PM

My second image! I dedicate this rose to all of you! : -)

emmecielle posted Sun, 09 January 2011 at 4:19 PM

Quote - Emmecielle - Perfect example too! It looks like a pomegranate!

Yes, Carin... it's a pomegranate! :-)

LovelyPoetess posted Sun, 09 January 2011 at 8:43 PM

Here's my second attempt. Found something crystalized on top of a canning jar lid way in the back of the shelf while cleaning out the fridge yesterday. Decided it would make for an intersting image so I set it aside until this morning's eastern light that floods the kitchen.

I'm pretty sure that defines me as a bona fide "photo nut"    :biggrin:

 

They say a picture is worth a thousand words...

So where do they go when a photograph leaves you speechless? 

Meisiekind posted Mon, 10 January 2011 at 1:18 PM

Great shots guys!!! Keep them coming!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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TomDart posted Mon, 10 January 2011 at 3:35 PM

Here is a female cardinal bird on our snowy day.  She just opened and ate a seed, leaving a messy beak.

kgb224 posted Mon, 10 January 2011 at 3:38 PM

Love everyones captures. Keep on uploading.

LovelyPoetess posted Mon, 10 January 2011 at 10:17 PM

Nice one Tom, good use of DOF as well as the rule. 

They say a picture is worth a thousand words...

So where do they go when a photograph leaves you speechless? 

Meisiekind posted Wed, 12 January 2011 at 12:39 AM

Perfect Tom! It is really a prime example!!! Keep 'em coming!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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bmac62 posted Wed, 12 January 2011 at 2:07 AM

It was good to google the rule of thirds and spend some time with it...very informative back to basics subject. Thanks Carin.

"Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes."
  

auntietk posted Wed, 12 January 2011 at 2:39 AM

Taken January 2, 2011 at Mukilteo lighthouse. 

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

emmecielle posted Wed, 12 January 2011 at 2:01 PM

Fantastic images! Congratulations to you all! :-)

alida posted Mon, 17 January 2011 at 4:12 PM

I never knew there was such a rule!!!Let's see what I can do:)And I am not even sure of what I will be doing!!!

emmecielle posted Fri, 21 January 2011 at 12:26 PM

 

My third and last picture... waiting summer! :-)

 

auntietk posted Fri, 28 January 2011 at 10:03 PM

Second one ...

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

TomDart posted Sun, 30 January 2011 at 6:34 PM

These are coots and coots are not ducks; technically an American Coot is swimming rail. They are cute little waterfowl but difficult to expose with the dark slate body, darker neck and quite white beak.

 

I title this:  " So where do the feet go?"

Notice, the feet are not webbed as with a duck but do have toes with  swimming fins.

LovelyPoetess posted Sun, 30 January 2011 at 11:26 PM

Hmmmm, I wonder if these little feathered critters are the basis for the old saying "an old coot"

Thanks Tom for the info. Nice shot too.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words...

So where do they go when a photograph leaves you speechless? 

LovelyPoetess posted Sun, 30 January 2011 at 11:28 PM

Ok squeeking in near the end with my last image. Taken this morning at Starved Rock State Park while eagle spotting. (the eagles were being camera shy)

 

 

 

 

 

They say a picture is worth a thousand words...

So where do they go when a photograph leaves you speechless? 

TomDart posted Mon, 31 January 2011 at 6:40 AM

Are these exotic footprints of some kind?  The shapes have more distinct "fingers" than I would think from a dog..coon, something else?

LovelyPoetess posted Mon, 31 January 2011 at 10:08 AM

Tom, they are racoon prints.

I've bottle fed a few sets of baby racoons and they have the softest paw pads I've ever felt, like velvet. And those little paws explore everything. Their curiosity overshadows even a cats.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words...

So where do they go when a photograph leaves you speechless?