23. RULES ARE RULES
THE CONCEPTS OF composition have been passed down for centuries through art, architecture, and just about anything else that has visually captivated society—there are certainly a few thoughts about what works and what doesn’t. Photography has been heavily influenced by these rules because they often pave the path to successful images.
The rule of thirds is one of the most popular compositional rules for photography. Inspired by older rules, such as the golden mean, the rule of thirds divides the photographic frame into horizontal and vertical thirds (Figure 23.1). The rule assumes that photographers place important subject ...
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