The Rule of Thirds

1. The Rule of Thirds The Rule of Thirds is a way of composing a visual image such as photographs, paintings and designs. There is an imaginary grid dividing the image into nine EQUAL parts.

2. Rule of Thirds The horizon sits in the LOWER THIRD of the photo The tree sits in the lower right INTERSECTING POINT sometimes called the “Crash Point” The focus of interest does NOT have to be on the line or intersection, but CLOSE TO IT

3. My Rule of Thirds Dog Show Toronto, ON

4. My Rule of Thirds Architecture Havana, Cuba

5. My Rule of Thirds Landscape, Seascape Punta Cana, DR

6. My Rule of Thirds Beachscape Punta Cana, DR

7. My Rule of Thirds Seascape Punta Cana, DR

8. My Rule of Thirds Pet Picture Ozzy Guelph, ON

9. My Rule of Thirds Pet Picture Ozzy Guelph, ON

10. My Rule of Thirds Portrait Cape Cod, MA

11. My Rule of Thirds Seascape with Pet Cape Cod, MA