Weekend Photography Challenge #403 The Rule of Thirds.

[Tersha]

Ok, back to basics…. any subject using the the Rule of Thirds as a compositional tool!

https://www.lightstalking.us/first-rule-of-photography/ by Federico Alegria

https://www.lightstalking.us/rule-of-thirds/ by Rob Wood (Admin)

[LeanneC]

This one was shot with the rule of thirds in mind…

Pansy, High Key:

[Tobie]

Love it! A real ‘arty’ shot!

[Graham Hart]

I agree, very arty. Feels like an overhead shot of a bedspread doona type of thing. Terrific colours.

[LeanneC]

Thanks Tobie and Graham.

I had no idea, Graham, what a doona was…now I have another name for a duvet! Cool. I would love a doona with that design. When my walls are all covered I may have to look into fabric printing 🙂

[davidc]

Firework flower. lovely shot Leanne

[Tersha]

Really lovely Leanne!

[Pat Garrett]

Very different – and lovely “arty”

[Albirder]

You can use this one over and over for the use of compositional tools. Excellent, Leanne!

[LeanneC]

And another that uses the rule…

A Rosedrop:

[Sue]

I love the reflection in the drop, they say red catches the eye!

[Kent DuFault]

Leanne, both of these are wonderful!

[Bobbie]

Absolutely stunning Leanne. Your reflecting drops are always a real treat and I imagine, amazingly difficult to pull off.

[Graham Hart]

Great shot Leanne. I need to spend more time looking at water drops as I never notice the reflections like you do. Love the pink BG behind the drop too.

[LeanneC]

Thank you Sue, Kent, Bobbie and Graham. I have always loved the rain but rarely shot in it. Now my camera and I fly out the door on a rainy day! Drops are so much fun 🙂

[davidc]

Another great shot Leanne.

[Tersha]

Raindrops are great to photograph, the reflection makes this!

[Dawn]

Fabulous shot Leanne, I love macro stuff.

[karenhy]

Sunset

[LeanneC]

So pretty. I like the how the sun is framed by the trees as well.

[Graham Hart]

This is gold! Beautiful.

[davidc]

Very nice. I can feel the warmth.

[karenhy]

Thank you Leanne, Graham, and David!

[Albirder]

This is a beauty. It is easy to see how much better the picture is because of the rule of thirds.

[Andre P.]

should be deleted (but i don’t know how …)

[Graham Hart]

Keep trying to post a pic here but it never appears?

 

[Frogdaily]

Battery Point Lighthouse

[Tobie]

Perfect composition Frog’s! Beautiful image too!

[Holly K]

Great horizontal lines, plus the vertical, in this composition!

[LeanneC]

Nice light on the lighthouse, too. A great shot.

[Kent DuFault]

Beautiful moment, perfectly captured!

[Bobbie]

Beautiful composition Frog.

[Graham Hart]

Great pic. So many interesting elements to explore. Wonderful composition and light Frog.

[davidc]

Nice one Frog. fits the bill perfectly.

[logos189]

Very nice work Frog. I love the composition and how the lighthouse stands out.

[Frogdaily]

Thank you so much for your kind words Tobie, Holly, Leanne, Kent, Bobbie, Graham, David and Logos!

[Albirder]

Rule of thirds and a dash of red. Wonderful!

[Graham Hart]

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[davidc]

Mountain and the moon

[Erik Fransman]

Sounds like the title of a romantic novel. Do they get each other in the end?

[davidc]

The Chinese have a story about Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. A little girl sets of to find the man in the moon to help her family. The jade rabbit also lives there.

[Kent DuFault]

Lovely!

[davidc]

Thanks Kent.

[Graham Hart]

Love it. Kind of stripped bare down to the shadowed foreground against a distant background with the bejewelled moon floating amid the beautiful colours of sunset.

[davidc]

Thanks Graham. Like the poetical description.

[Pat Garrett]

SO many contrasts in shapes, scale – the foreground is like a series of steps connecting both elements.

[davidc]

Thanks pat. We were on our way back down the mountain trail and came to a clearing in the woods. Just lucky with this one.

[Federico Alegria]

[Graham Hart]

I absolutely love this pic Federico. It’s got eye snags, its got over-exposure, its got cut-off objects but without them it wouldn’t be as authentic as it is. The compo, tones, shapes and man’s pose all make this a fantastic image in my mind.

[Federico Alegria]

Thanks a lot @diripics for your comment, I did recovered a bit from the light, but not that much.

[Kent DuFault]

I really like this one as well. Like Graham states- it has an authenticity that is the hallmark of great street photography.

[Federico Alegria]

Wow, thanks @kent, I really feel honored of getting this image linked to the concept of “great street photography”.

[Bobbie]

This is a wonderful street shot Frederico because I want to hear the man’s story.

[Federico Alegria]

Hi there @bobbie , thanks for your comment. Well I was just chilling at this local billiards at downtown in my country, and then I saw this scene, the light was just perfect and everything was calling out to be photographed.

[davidc]

Great lines and the composition is superb.

[Ann Braun Wheatley]

Takes me right there. Felicitaciones, Frederico!

[Pat Garrett]

Simple, yet so much for the eye to discover and the mind to imagine.

[ElinL]

I love this image Federico ! The colours, lines and composition – all perfect.

[Doug]

Door in Paris

[Bobbie]

Good eye Doug. Making the simple both interesting and beautiful is never simple and you’ve done it for me.

[Graham Hart]

I agree with Bobbie. It appears as if the door is being heated from behind and beginning to glow red hot.

[Doug]

Thanks, Bobbie and Graham. Those are fortuitous splotches of red paint all right, and the lighting was made more interesting I think by a bit of fill reflection from a nearby shop window.

[davidc]

This is very simple but catches the eye. Great catch Doug.

[Pat Garrett]

Again, love the simplicity. It makes me want to see more. Sure fits the “3rds”

[Tom M]

Delete. Still can’t add photos???

 

 

[Doug]

I was having the same issue, but logging out and logging back in seemed to cure it for me, and I was able to add the door photo above.

[Tobie]

The upload appears to be working…

Pied Kingfisher

 

[Holly K]

This kingfisher says, “I am ready for my close-up!”

[LeanneC]

Cool how the body and beak are right on the lines and the eye is where they meet. Nailed that rule of thirds!

[Tobie]

Thanks Leanne!

[Bruce Gordon]

Very nice!

[Tobie]

Thanks Bruce!

[Kent DuFault]

Wonderful Tobie!

[Tobie]

Thanks Kent!

[Graham Hart]

Faultless as usual Tobie. I’m beginning to think you’re in cahoots with a taxidermist who owns a studio. I’m sure I’ve seen that backdrop before?

[davidc]

fits the bill Tobie. Great shot.

[Pat Garrett]

So crisp and clear against the background. Looks regal and almost a smirk it seems.

[Andre P.]

70-300 mm lens at 116 mm (= 174 mm EQ35)
f11, 1/320 s., 100 ISO

[Holly K]

The composition and the clouds make this a powerful photo.

[Graham Hart]

I like this theme of nature vs man’s way of controlling electricity. If only we could get lightning to power those cables! Very dark and brooding shot. I like it.

[davidc]

Reminds me of a giant puppet with all the strings waiting to come to life. Great catch apzwee.

[Graham Hart]

Bug Wings.

[Bruce Gordon]

Great capture! I bet he didn’t sit there very long..

[Tobie]

Spot-on!

[davidc]

The leaf looks like a bug facing down the fly. Like this a lot Graham.

[Graham Hart]

Didn’t see that David. Well spotted!

[Click]

Rock Concert for One

[Bruce Gordon]

Nice shot!

Are the rocks on the small side, or were you running from the frog? 😉

[Graham Hart]

Great pic. Not the usual place one sees a frog.

[davidc]

The framing makes it look like one giant frog. Good one Click.

[Pat Garrett]

This one made me laugh and that’s a good thing. The title is very clever.

[Pamela Winter]

 

[Graham Hart]

Sweet pic Pamela. Looks like a nice spot to lay your head and listen to nature.

[Pamela Winter]

Thanks! It’s in the Texas hill country.  The bluebonnets were crazy that year!

[davidc]

Very nice Pamela. In the woods is one of my favourite places.

[Pamela Winter]

Thank you! This is the much acclaimed Texas hill country and the wild bluebonnets were crazy that year!!

[Pat Garrett]

A very pleasing image, Pamela.

[Bruce Gordon]

Marmot…

[Tobie]

Nice!

[Bruce Gordon]

Thanks!

[Bobbie]

He looks like the perfect model Bruce.

[Bruce Gordon]

Thanks! He was putting on quite a show! 🙂

[Graham Hart]

Don’t think I’ve ever heard of this creature before. Looks as cute as a button (Now tell me they’ll rip you to shreds if you approach them?) Just how big is this guy?

[Bruce Gordon]

It’s hard to say how big they are, as one can never get close! They are about 1 1/2 feet long and I guess they weigh about 8 or 10lbs. They are a rodent related to ground squirrels and Prairie Dogs. This is the Alpine version.

[LeanneC]

Your marmot is much cuter than our “yellow bellied” variety. And I don’t know about this one, but ours will rip a cat to shreds. You don’t want them in your neighbourhood, Graham. They are nasty to gardens too.

[Bruce Gordon]

Fortunately, this variety lives in the rocks above the tree line (about 10,500 feet above sea level) This photo was taken at about 14,000′, near the summit of Mt. Evans, Colorado. No cats up here!

[davidc]

Looks like an animal with an attitude. great catch Bruce

[Bruce Gordon]

Thanks Davidc!

[Bruce Gordon]

Paint Mines, Colorado

[Graham Hart]

How interesting. Do they actually make paint from this coloured stuff?

[Bruce Gordon]

This unusual formation is the result of minerals leaching through the various layers of rock structure, coloring them, and then becoming exposed by erosion over the ages. The Native Americans actually did travel to this location to ‘mine’ the rocks for use as pigment for paint. It’s a fairly small area with really interesting formations and colors. It’s out in the middle of nowhere, too!

[Robert Apple]

Going to have to check this place out next time I’m down south visiting my Sister. Thanks for posting Bruce.

[Bruce Gordon]

Indeed check it out! It’s about 30 miles east of Colorado Springs. Let me know, and I’ll buy you a beer!

[LeanneC]

One more, taken today on a rainy walk…

[Bruce Gordon]

That is an incredible shot! I love the focus point vs background blur!

[LeanneC]

Thanks Bruce!

[Kent DuFault]

Wow! You’ve got that technique down!

[LeanneC]

It is SO much fun, Kent. Becomes a little addictive, walking around from raindrop to raindrop.

[Tobie]

Perfectly on the 3rd’s lines!

[LeanneC]

Haha! Your kingfisher photo inspired me, Tobie!

[Andre P.]

I like this ! I wonder what is reflected in the drop. Snow and trees? No – flowers and ???

[Graham Hart]

Thirds rule, OK! Fantastic shot Leanne. The focus point could not be any stronger.

[LeanneC]

apweez – the reflection is of the sand cherry bush that the branch is in…and the sky and some fall colour from nearby leaves. But really it can be whatever you want to imagine! 🙂

Graham – thanks so much!

[davidc]

Bit scary this one Leanne. Reminds me of the aliens from fire in the sky when they put a machine on his eyes and he looks through a liquid at the probe coming towards his eye. Superb!!

[LeanneC]

Oh man! I am going to have to watch that movie again now. I will call you when I wake from nightmares!

[Dawn]

This is my favourite pic of the week, well done Leanne.

[Pat Garrett]

A winner, Leanne.

[LeanneC]

Thank you Dawn! What a compliment. And thanks so much Pat. Just when I was getting the rain drop shots down, the sun came back. Go figure!

[Jay Ward]

Flower in my sisters front yard. She didn’t know what it was.

[Bruce Gordon]

I like the textural aspects of this photo.

[Kent DuFault]

Love this Jay. Wonderful mix of color and texture.

[Graham Hart]

Yep, colour and texture! Makes me want to grab a handful of the bark and feel it. (Can’t help you with the flower ID, sorry)

[davidc]

Like the processing on this one Jay. cool photo

[Pat Garrett]

A spot of color in just the right place.

[Jay Ward]

My niece Saturday at her wedding. D7200, Sigma 17-70, 70mm, ISO1000, f4, 1/60, on camera flash.

[Anonymous]

Hopefully they have ironed out the problems with posting on the discussion groups. My submission is from Charleston, South Carolina. It’s an old fire station with a statue of a Dalmatian in front of the building as a tribute to these wonderful dogs that used to accompany the firemen. I gave the image a texture to enhance the old feeling of the subject. Mike

[Pat Garrett]

Thirds for sure, a captivating image, Mike57

[Anonymous]

Thanks, Pat.

[Bobbie]

Mini-Market – Omodos, Cyprus

[Pat Garrett]

You captured a story here, Bobbie. Love it.

[Bobbie]

Thanks Pat. Her English was very limited but with patience and some translation help from her friend, we talked for about 30 minutes before I took her picture.

[Tom M]

An Old Water Wheel…

[LeanneC]

Love the black and white. That wheel has character.

[Tom M]

Thanks Leanne. Here’s another view of it in color,maybe even more character…

[LeanneC]

Ooooh! I LIKE the colours of the lichen/moss and rust.

[Tom M]

A Flower By Any Other Name…

[David Chesterfield]

The Sun.

 

[Pat Garrett]

So simple, so great an example.

[ed mullin]

fog fishing… from a few weekends ago in Maine.

[Pat Garrett]

Very nice, Ed Mullin. Catch something or not – a beautiful place and wonderfully captured.

[Holly K]

Winery Plaza

[Bruce Gordon]

Very nice! I like the colors and composition.

[Holly K]

Thanks, Bruce!

[Holly K]

Read a good book lately?

[Pat Garrett]

Fall in New England – 6 vertical shot pano. Best viewed large.

[Bruce Gordon]

Beautiful Pat!

[Pat Garrett]

Thanks, Bruce

[Anonymous]

I love this, Pat. Such a beautiful image. Thanks for sharing.

Mike

[Pat Garrett]

Thank you, Mike.

[Enoma Izevbigie]

This is really colorful and captivating.

[Pat Garrett]

Thanks, Enoma. It  is a beautiful time of year here.

[Tom M]

Really nice Pat. I moved to TN from upstate NY 3 years ago,and miss these type of photos. Just not as dramatic down in the south. Luckily I took so many over the years there that I am comforted somewhat by looking at my old photos. Perhaps I need to search a little harder down here to find great colors…

 

[Pat Garrett]

Thank you, Tom – I think recent rains have truly washed away much of the color.

[Ann Braun Wheatley]

Outside Honiara, taken from a moving vehicle.

[Ann Braun Wheatley]

And here again with less contrast and a better sense of expressions….

[Dawn]

[Robert Apple]

Good Morning Deer

[Pat Garrett]

Like the monochrome treatment. Don’t you just love the big ears and eyes looking in your lens’ direction?

[Enoma Izevbigie]

Marbella, Spain

[Enoma Izevbigie]

On the RUN……Marbella, Spain

[Pat Garrett]

Nice sense of movement. And in flip flops no less!

[Enoma Izevbigie]

Thanks Pat

[Albirder]

Good timing! It would have been easy to miss and then he would have been in the center and you would have lost a lot of the energy of the picture.

[Enoma Izevbigie]

Thanks Albirder

[Bruce Gordon]

Very nice image! Love the way you captured the sense of motion.

[Enoma Izevbigie]

Many thanks Bruce

[Bobbie]

You managed to make an image that turns him into a speed demon. He’d probably love to have a copy.

[Enoma Izevbigie]

I guess he really would have loved to have a copy of this amazing photo. Thanks Bobbie

[Dave Watkins]

Chestnut-backed Chickadee.

[Albirder]

So much stronger because of the bird’s position in the frame.

[Dave Watkins]

I agree.  It looks like I may have to hang some curtains in this room to keep the light more constant throughout the day. Image looks darker than it did when I posted this morning. Thanks for your comment.

[Lynne Harles]

[Albirder]

You have something at every intersection point! Nice work.

[Ken Duke]

[Albirder]

Beautifully composed!

[Ken Duke]

thanks Albirder

[Bruce Gordon]

I really like this, Ken. Creates a really palpable mood!

[Ken Duke]

glad you like it, not often you get a calm lake for this shot

[LeanneC]

Love the depth in this shot! What a beautiful spot. You did a great job capturing it.

[Ken Duke]

cheers LeanneC, lovely spot and I got almost perfect conditions

[Bobbie]

Very dramatic image Ken. Love it.

[Pat Garrett]

Makes me keep coming back to see something I didn’t notice on first few looks.

[Albirder]

I find it pretty easy to take fairly closeup street shoots with a person in the 1/3 position of the frame, so I have a lot of them. Otherwise, getting close is not my specialty!

[Pat Garrett]

What a fun shot!

[Dave Watkins]

“Mr. Casual” in the background is a wonderful addition in my opinion. I’m still smiling.

[Dave Watkins]

Pussy Willow.

[Bruce Gordon]

Sweet shot! I think your use of thirds really makes this photo!

[Dave Watkins]

Thanks for the kind words Bruce.  🙂

[Tersha]

snowberry

[Bruce Gordon]

Wow!

To me, the mixture of colors is what really makes this photo awesome! The stem, and the out of focus background stem also work as perfect lead-in lines, in addition to the thirds rule! You nailed it!

[Tersha]

Thanks Bruce!

[Pat Garrett]

I remember these – used to call them “onions” – and would love the sound they made when squashed underfoot – if indeed they are the same “berry”

[Tersha]

Hi Pat, yes, they are the same, I never called them ‘onions’, but I did use to squish them underfoot! 🙂

[Pat Garrett]

Fall leaves are still in the spotlight here. The bokeh was light bouncing off the river below.

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