Rule of Thirds
The rule of thirds is where a photographer divides a photo up in to 9 equal squares. They do this to have the main focal point on the 4 points where the lines bisect, instead of the middle. This gives the focal point more emphasis and makes it a better photograph.
Most famous photographs that have been taken lately have the rule of thirds applied.
Most famous photographs that have been taken lately have the rule of thirds applied.
Example 1
This example of the rule of thirds splits the picture in to two sides. On the left side of the picture, the intersection of the lines cross over a tree bringing it out. on the right side we have the cars as the immediate focal point and the building as the second.
Example 2
In this picture, using rule of thirds the main focal points have become the two trees on both sides. Both of these trees are on the intersections of the lines. On the right side of the picture the school gate is also a focal point.