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Originally Posted by scion_jon
thanks you, actulay took it while driving on the free way lol
of course dont take crooked pics all the time, only when it fits the composition, in this case IMO it does.
I usually angle pics to try new compositions when Im bored with the ordinary level photos.
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I think don just has different rules he follows in regards to nature pics.
He has a rule of never placing the horizon line in the direct center.
I disagree with this, it's not bad to do this. Ive seen it done many times by pro nature photographers. Also when you look at gradual filters the colored portion of the filter starts in the center of the lens.
I believe if it fits the composition of the photo, horizon line can be placed anywhere.
I dont always follow the 1/3rd rule either, subject/photo composition > 1/3rd rule.
just make sure you understand why there is the rule, then proceed to break them if the need calls for it.
but what do I know, I need to take some classes
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He has a rule of never placing the horizon line in the direct center.
I disagree with this, it's not bad to do this. Ive seen it done many times by pro nature photographers. Also when you look at gradual filters the colored portion of the filter starts in the center of the lens.
I believe if it fits the composition of the photo, horizon line can be placed anywhere.
I dont always follow the 1/3rd rule either, subject/photo composition > 1/3rd rule.
just make sure you understand why there is the rule, then proceed to break them if the need calls for it.
but what do I know, I need to take some classes
jk
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here jon a quick google and found this tutorial for you
http://photocritic.org/the-rule-of-thirds/
Me personally this rule is a no brainer Ive known this for many years. But you must understand the basics thoroughly.
A lot of people say it just looks more pleasing and accept the rule because they assume thats the rules or due to camera technical limitations on optimal focusing.
why do I believe this rule exists? because it looks natural, IMO not because of focus issues, even out of focus photos will look awkward at times without the 1/3rds rule.
the reason Ive concluded is that we as humans rarely look at objects head on. The way we look at an object is rarely if ever perfectly center. We dont want an object blocking our visual path directly, its just uncomfortable. Take a look at something, is it normally in your direct center field of vision? chances are 99 percent of the time the object is off center.
transfer this to photographs and you'll see why off centered subjects are more comforting and natural to look at. So IMO 1/3rds rule is a very strict rule that should be followed by absolute beginners that have no concept of composition or why it affects a good photo.
I follow the off center rule most of the time. Not because Im told that its a rule and follow it blindly but understand why its considered more natural to look at.
This rule doesnt apply to only photos, which is why I disagree with those that say its purely for focus. This is applied in all arts, I know because this is what Ive been studying for years. Not because of focus, but because thats the way our eyes look at things naturally.
funny thing is that people find a photo too symmetrical is awkward, but case studies have shown that one of the aspects defining beauty was symmetry. Which is why it can work with some photos.
http://photocritic.org/the-rule-of-thirds/
Me personally this rule is a no brainer Ive known this for many years. But you must understand the basics thoroughly.
A lot of people say it just looks more pleasing and accept the rule because they assume thats the rules or due to camera technical limitations on optimal focusing.
why do I believe this rule exists? because it looks natural, IMO not because of focus issues, even out of focus photos will look awkward at times without the 1/3rds rule.
the reason Ive concluded is that we as humans rarely look at objects head on. The way we look at an object is rarely if ever perfectly center. We dont want an object blocking our visual path directly, its just uncomfortable. Take a look at something, is it normally in your direct center field of vision? chances are 99 percent of the time the object is off center.
transfer this to photographs and you'll see why off centered subjects are more comforting and natural to look at. So IMO 1/3rds rule is a very strict rule that should be followed by absolute beginners that have no concept of composition or why it affects a good photo.
I follow the off center rule most of the time. Not because Im told that its a rule and follow it blindly but understand why its considered more natural to look at.
This rule doesnt apply to only photos, which is why I disagree with those that say its purely for focus. This is applied in all arts, I know because this is what Ive been studying for years. Not because of focus, but because thats the way our eyes look at things naturally.
funny thing is that people find a photo too symmetrical is awkward, but case studies have shown that one of the aspects defining beauty was symmetry. Which is why it can work with some photos.
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I got some pics of the snow here. I know they're all really crappy looking, my fingers were about to fall off so I didn't bother much trying to get pro-quality pics. Just a few snapshots...
