RULE OF THIRDS

The Rule of Thirds is one of the fundamental principles of composition.

Using focal points in a composition that are a third of the way in from the sides makes a design or image much more attractive and interesting. (Look also at the Golden Section grids pages on this site to see if you can se the direct link to this phenomena!)

Two photos before and after applying the rule of thirds:A real master of this compositional form was the pioneering photographer Henri Cartier Bresson- search for  his work and look for the hidden structure of his compositions.