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Reader Stories: Photography Assignment 56 - Centering vs. Rule of Thirds

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Our learning assignment for October is centering vs. the Rule of Thirds. The following is a list of current entries. When viewing an entry click on the image to see it full size. If you wish to enter the photography contest please see the contest announcement for more details.

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Entry 2 by Mazie

Entry #2 This is a photo of a Camilla bush on our lani, in this set of pictures I select the rule of thirds as the strongest view. In the rule of thirds some of the other blooms were also captured ad…More

Entry 1 by Mazie53

Entry #1 I select the centering although the second picture shows Casey intently watching the birds in the backyard , I feel the one where he is looking directly at me adds a little more impact to th…More

Entry 1 by edithvaught

Centered composition:I choose the somewhat centered image of two flowers growing on their lillypads, surrounded by a profusion of multi colored lily pads. I found that it provided an interesting var…More

Entry 1 by mountain_twilight

The first photo gives the strongest representation of the subject. The position of the tree along the right rule of thirds line helps emphasize its contrast to the dark, hazy, smokey cloud covered mo…More

Entry 2 by AmrJoe

This one was taken at Kramer's Market. I have found many photo opportunities at this farm market. This was very hard to determine which image was best. I quized my self on what is the point of this i…More

Entry 1 by Mossypine

I was walking along and came over a hill and saw the fog sitting down in the valleys. It was so beautiful. I chose the Rule of thirds photo. The dead snag leads you into the picture. It seems to be p…More

Entry 2 by Stephanie Calhoun

This is a tough one. I don't know why I take pictures of things that could go either way. At least in my eyes they can. With the farm being the only thing on that big plot of ground, the center view …More

Entry 2 by RamiS

Old shipyard where old cranes are still in place.In this night capture moon gives mystical lightning and atmosphere to this almost dark woods and scenery.The rule of thirds works on this one are the …More

Entry 1 by RamiS

There is a old sail ship in night time at River Aura. Here the rules of third gives better impression as the open river gives the effect. The light area is one right side of the picture and dark side…More

Entry 1 by kristindavisphotography

Two thirds is the strongest method because your eye moves automatically to the mournful cat in the photograph. If using center, the cat gets lost in the picture due to many other distracting items in…More

Entry 1 by jpower657

Misty Sunrise reflecting off of western horizon.Frame 1 uses the rule of thirds. There are actually three reasons for this photo being the strongest of the two.The first is that if I were to pan righ…More

Entry 2 by The_Lazy_Photographer

The first photo (#2a) draws your attention to the reflection in the water, but the second photo (#2b) widens the perspective to give more consideration to the scene. I think the second photo's strong…More

Entry 1 by Kaloke

I was shooting photos at our Championship Football Game for my son when the sun was really bugging me. Tried to hide the sun with the bars from the goal posts. Then, thought... hmmm... Nice Shot, let…More

Entry 1 by Stephanie Calhoun

Entry #1-I had a hard time deciding between the two because I assumed portraits were centered when the subject was looking at the photographer, but I like the rule of thirds better. Having space on t…More

Entry 2 by MahaShakes

I am still not able to decide which is a better shot. As far as flower goes I feel both angles have their own form of beauty. I once again request our members to give their verdict as I value the wor…More

Entry 1 by MahaShakes

This is the picture of rotating, colored, electric bulb. Like most compositions I like the rule of third angle in these shots. It was taken during Diwali festival at my residence. May be experts in t…More

Entry 1 by Pam Bycraft

I chose the rule of thirds photograph as the stronger photo of the two. I like both photos, but with the jet on the rule of thirds line, it does give the impression that the plane has somewhere to go…More

Entry 1 by justwinget

Entry #1: The centered view of the dock just captures your interest and keeps it - not allowing you to see the other aspects around it.Entry #2: The strongest composition is the photo using rule of t…More

Entry 2 by JB.Me

I think the centered composition method is the strongest for this image of the rocking horse. More of the horse is visible and less of the white fence in the background is noticeable in this image. A…More

Entry 1 by JB.Me

I chose the centering composition method for this cluster of apples because it made it the center of attention as I was looking to capture. In the rule of thirds method, the cluster of apples got los…More

Entry 1 by suzbreeze

I took these two photographs this afternoon. The thirds image is definitely stronger and more interesting. I feel however the cropping has also added to the image. The thirds image leads the eye into…More

Entry 1 by Sas17

The photograph using the rule of thirds is the strongest because it leads the eye to the end of the street. It also shows detail at the bottom of the photograph and makes it interesting. The centered…More

Entry 1 by Pam Sanford

Of the two methods, I think the Rule of Thirds is the strongest method in this composition. The centered picture is lovely. But, applying the Rule of Thirds increases the impact! The centered rose is…More

Entry 1 by lhollimon

This image was chosen because it gave more detail to the wonderful colours of the sky and the non-centered telephone poles and lines lead you into the picture and actually lead the eyes to the wonder…More

Entry 1 by The_Lazy_Photographer

Entry #1: is a straight up centered shot of the barrel, with the reflection of sky in the pooling water. I was really interested in the reflection, but since it was a windy day, the standing water on…More

Entry 1 by loomcrazy

While much of the garden is going dormant, these Chrysanthemums are adding much needed color. I wanted to capture the color and, at the same time, experiment with composition and depth of field. I tr…More

Entry 1 by AmrJoe

I wanted the main subject of my image to be the white wrought iron chairs under the tree. I wanted to convey that this would be a solitary place to just sit and relax or read a book. I like both the …More

Entry 1 by HotRodRichard

The photos are of two abandoned vehicles. One is an Edsel which was almost dead at the time of production. The second vehicle is a '49 Ford, old and rusty. It is not shown in this photo, but the last…More

Entry 2 by Rindercella

Entry 2: I chose the "Rule of Thirds" composition for this photo because the plane is anchored by itself on the grass. The "Centered" photo allowed the building on the right to come into view in the …More

Entry 1 by Rindercella

This picture is a line of trees bordering a corn field. The orange/yellow tree stood out amongst the other trees that have not yet changed color. I have chosen the the "Rule of Thirds" photo as the o…More

Entry 2 by HCJames

I chose the Rule of Thirds composition method as the strongest between the two. In the centered method the main subject, the dead tree, took away from the beautiful fall colors of the tree next to it…More

Entry 1 by HCJames

I chose the Rule of Thirds composition method because I thought it was the strongest between the two. Since the main subject is the bridge that crosses the White River, in the Centered method the bri…More

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