January 15, 2010
Posted by Keneth
Photo Friday – Tip #4
Tip #4 – Use the Rule of Thirds rule.
(Technical tip)
So, what’s this Rule of Thirds thing? Nope, it’s not asking you to date 3 girls/guys at one go. 
Actually, it’s not really a rule, but more like a guideline! let’s take a look at this photo.
Do you know why this photo looks so great and pleasing? First, because this girl is very creative. Second, because it actually follows the Rule of Thirds! Third, because it’s I LOVE YOU in French. 
Now, to what is the Rule of Thirds..
It actually is the splitting of the photo into 3, both horizontally and vertically. So you’ll get a total of 9 parts! Something like…
The main point in the rule is that, placing your point of interests at the lines, or along the lines will make your photo more pleasing to the eyes. Why? Ask your eyes. 
So now, the previous photo is so pleasing because of this rule!
See how the photo’s point of interest intersects the framelines? See see?
To those who cannot or don’t bother to understand the above, the simplified tip here is :
Do not place your subject in the center! Try the sides!
But of course, there is no fixed rule in photography. Shoot whatever and however you like! Enjoy!
(Special thanks to Miss Teh Cheanpin for the photo. I searched for a photo for A LONG TIME. Found the perfect photo. HAHA.)
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