1. Rule of Thirds
Digital Photography

2. Rule of Thirds
One of the most popular 'rules' in photography is the Rule of Thirds.
It works like this: Imaginary lines are drawn dividing the image into thirds both horizontally and vertically.
You place important elements of your composition where these lines intersect.

6. The Rule of Thirds
The idea of the Rule of Thirds was first written down by John Thomas Smith in 1797 in his book Remarks on Rural Scenery.
John Thomas Smith was an English painter and engraver.
This is one of his engravings.

7. Rule of Thirds
The Rule of Thirds is applied by aligning a subject with the guide lines and their intersection points, placing the horizon on the top or bottom line, or allowing linear features in the image to flow from section to section.

8. Rule of Thirds
If you crop a photo on your cell phone or in Photoshop you will see a grid that incorporates the use of the Rule of Thirds.

9. Rule of Thirds
The Rule of Thirds creates a kind of Asymmetrical Balance.
In Asymmetrical Balance, elements are not equal along a centered line.
The two sides are not identical, but differ from one another.
However, the elements are arranged so that there is a sense of balance.
Before
After the rule of thirds

10. Before and After the Rule of Thirds

11. Before and After the Rule of Thirds

12. Examples of the Rule of Thirds

13. Examples of the Rule of Thirds

14. Examples of the Rule of Thirds

15. Examples of the Rule of Thirds

16. Examples of the Rule of Thirds

17. Your Assignment…
Take 5-8 photos that demonstrate the use of the Rule of Thirds.
Upload 5 photos
DO NOT disturb any classroom activities
Finish the images in Photoshop create at least 2 photos in black & white.
Manipulate the brightness, contrast, colors, levels, etc.
Create compositions that use unique thought and creativity
SAVE AS: Rule of Thirds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5