{"id":1508,"date":"2020-05-13T15:16:21","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T15:16:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kanchanraj.com.np\/blog\/?p=1508"},"modified":"2025-01-17T14:29:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T14:29:18","slug":"rule-of-thirds-composition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kanchanraj.com.np\/blog\/rule-of-thirds-composition\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use the rule of thirds in photography"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.27.3 -->\n<div class=\"quads-location quads-ad3\" id=\"quads-ad3\" style=\"float:none;margin:0px;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1568293654026624\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- 728x90, created 3\/10\/09 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1568293654026624\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2088989223\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Good photography isn\u2019t only about your camera. You also need a good view, technical skill, and practice. The photographic composition can make your photography great. The composition is the backbone of good photography. Every object in your shot makes a good balance in your image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re new to photography, you may be trying to understand the <strong>Rule of Thirds<\/strong>. The Rule of Thirds is perhaps the most well-known \u2018rule\u2019 of photographic composition. One of the most popular ways to compose your photographs is to use the \u201cRule of Thirds\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the Rule of Thirds?<br><\/strong>The rule of thirds is one of the most popular composition and it\u2019s very easy to understand. Divide your images into thirds vertically and horizontally before shooting. You can use the built-in grid line tool in your DSLR and mobile camera. Using two horizontal and two vertical lines spaced evenly across your photograph. This creates a tic-tac-toe pattern, as shown in the image below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/kanchanraj.com.np\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/rule-of-third-composition-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"the Rule of Thirds\" class=\"wp-image-1509\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The four lines will intersect at four points. These are the points where your point of interest should be.  Your subjects don\u2019t have to match the lines or intersecting points perfectly. Just position them close to the guide points or lines laid out by the rule. <\/p>\n<!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.27.3 -->\n<div class=\"quads-location quads-ad2\" id=\"quads-ad2\" style=\"float:none;margin:0px;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1568293654026624\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- 02 Kanchan's Blog 25 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1568293654026624\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8617777451\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;key element of the image is placed on or near the \u2018hot spots\u2019. For example, if you are shooting a portrait, make sure the eyes of your subject are near any one of the intersection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/kanchanraj.com.np\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/rule-of-third-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"the Rule of Thirds\" class=\"wp-image-1510\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> Editing software like photoshop and lightroom also have built-in overlays that allow you to apply the rule of thirds to existing photographs.   The Rule of Thirds is not so much a rule as it is a guideline to keep in mind when you are taking photos.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, using the rule of thirds will help you achieve more aesthetically pleasing compositions. It\u2019s important that you don\u2019t overthink when using this rule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoyed this article and know of someone who would also find it helpful, please share it with them.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read more resource on<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pixpa.com\/blog\/symmetry-photography\" target=\"_blank\">Symmetry in Photography &#8211; 7 Great Tips<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/kanchanraj.com.np\/blog\/tips-for-photographing-water-reflections-at-night\/\">Tips for Photographing Water Reflections at Night<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.27.3 -->\n<div class=\"quads-location quads-ad2\" id=\"quads-ad2\" style=\"float:none;margin:0px;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1568293654026624\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- 02 Kanchan's Blog 25 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1568293654026624\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8617777451\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good photography isn\u2019t only about your camera. 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