3 examples of the rule of thirds | What appeals to you about this image? The photo is appealing because it follows the rule of thirds as Ollie’s eyes align with one of the intersection points which means the viewers eyes will be immediately drawn to the main focus. Also the pillar in the background aligns with the left line of the rule of thirds making the background aesthetically pleasing to the viewer as well. |
Correct example of the headroom rule | This image goes with the rule of thirds but also follows the head room rule which is about leaving a good amount of space between the top of the focuses head and the top of the frame. The focuses eyes are aligned with the top left intersection point making the photo seem natural and pleasing. |
Incorrect example of lead space | What is incorrect about the lead space in this image? The main focus is moving to the right but is position directly next to the right edge of the frame. This is incorrect because according to the lead space rule you should leave space in the direction the focus is moving in. By not doing this it makes the photo seem off balance. |
Correct example of lead space | What appeals to you about this image? The photo follows the rule of thirds as the focus is aligned with the left line of the of the rule of thirds and goes across two intersection points. It also follows the lead space rule meaning that there is space in the direction in which the focus is moving makin the photo seem more natural and well balanced. |