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The
Rule of Thirds
Often used by photographers when searching for and defining visual
compositions, the rule of thirds suggests a method of organization
that helps define focal areas. By "focal areas," what I am suggesting
are areas in which a person's visual attention is focused and
feels comfortable. The rule of thirds suggests that when any two-dimensional
rectangular or square composition is divided into three sections,
both vertically and horizontally, that the four intersecting points
inside that rectangle are the points of optimal focus within the
particular composition. The following diagram more precisely illustrates
this concept: The rule of thirds is another method of providing
a framework for developing a visual composition. There are four
potential points of focus in a particular composition, but a hierarchy
is typically required to determine which of the areas is the most
important area for potential focus within a composition. This
rule is not only a good method for developing a composition but
also an effective way to measure the balance and stability of
an existing composition.
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