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Entry 2 by Stephanie Calhoun

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

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 Entry 2 by Stephanie Calhoun

Valley Farm - Center

 Entry 2 by Stephanie Calhoun

Valley Farm - ROT

Is a model release on file for all recognizable people? 

No people

When was the photo taken? 

October 25th.

Photo Description 

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 shows the vacancy all around it. Also the center is the strongest composition because of where I had to stand to take the photo, it seems more balanced with the trees in the fence row that runs in front of the house and barn.

Rule of thirds is nice, but seems out of proportion to me. Even though it goes againt the "rules" the center looks better to me.

Are the rules written in stone?

Tips and Tricks 

  • I should have taken the picture way more to the left so the tree line wasn't right off the end of the house and didn't block the view so much.
  • And take pictures of obvious subjects that are easier to decide which composition is better. =}

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