Today I investigated 3 photography pointers: rule of thirds, leading lines, and depth of field. I chose photos from professionals online and also photos I have taken before, and analyzed them to see if they fit all of the requirements.
The first photo I found online is specifically all about the rule of thirds. The fox is placed in a perfect position, intersecting the lower right boxes. I also noticed that the foxes face leads the eyes to the unique background, that otherwise might not have been noticed. I found this photo at https://www.capturelandscapes.com/the-rule-of-thirds-explained/ , created by Christian Holberg.
The next photography tip I investigated was leading lines. This photo I found at https://camerajabber.com/compose-images-leading-lines/ , by Jeff Meyer, is perfect for that pointer. The lines on the road lead the eye right to the sunset, and the electric lines on the top also do a good job of that. The placement of the sun is right in the middle of all of the electric lines, making almost every silhouette in the picture a path to the focal point.
My final professional picture I found was centered on depth of field. This photo I found at https://onextrapixel.com/30-examples-of-shallow-depth-of-field-photography/ , by Yogesh Singh, focuses the entire picture on the leaf. The background, I assume, is a green leafy scene, but making the focus of the picture on the leaf creates another note of professionalism. The eye is immediately drawn to the leaf, and there’s no where else to look.
This photo was taken of me and my dad while we went zip lining in Hawaii. the horizon is in the top 3 boxes, and I am centered along the left vertical line, making an intersection with the bottom left boxes with my legs. My dad is near the right vertical line as well.
I took this photo during my trip to Spain with my dad this summer. The Castle’s courtyard and gardens have bushes that create lines leading to the center-point of the mansion. With the huge front rooms at the focus of the picture, the gardens bushes do a great job of leading the eye to it.
This photo of me was taken by my dad on our trip to Morocco this summer. the view of the mountains in the town we visited is blurred in the background, leaving me the focus of the picture. I also noticed that the slope of the mountains in the background create a path to my face, making it even easier for me to grab the attention in this picture.
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