Homework #1 - Rule of Thirds, Diagonals, and Triangles

Rule of Thirds - To take a photo that follows the rule of thirds guideline you should divide your photo into a grid of thirds. For it to follow this rule it should be on one of the outer thirds both horizontal and vertical. The main point though is that it should be on the sides of the photo and should not be in the middle.

Photo #1 - 

I thought that this light had a really interesting glow to it. I wanted to use the rule of thirds to show the darkness on one side of the image with the color of the left side. 

Photo #2 - 

For this photo, I wanted to show the really interesting light that was coming off of the building in the background. I wanted to have them in the photo while being able to show the light coming off of the building behind them.

Photo #3 - 

In this photo, I wanted to be able to show the beautiful background that we were in. Rule of thirds works great for this photo because it shows them while still showing the main focus in the background.

Photo #4 - 

During a class that I took with my dad about how to shoot people, we came to the end of a military wedding and found beautifully dressed people. I wanted to show the style of dress that they wore while still showing the interesting architecture that was around them.

Photo #5 - 

This photo took a lot of planning. We had to find a time to head out to the headlands and take this photo from the outlook. The exposure was relatively short only about 1 second or so. We wanted to show the cars moving across the bridge which we were able to do. Having the main point being in only 1/3 of the photo lets you see the rest of the bridge and the skyline.

Diagonal Lines - Diagonal lines can be used for multiple reasons. One of the reasons that diagonal lines are used is to show depth. They are one of the most important rules as they can really improve a photograph. Sometimes they can also be used to show movement among other things.

Photo #1 - 

This photo which was taken while in Costa Rica was one of my favorite from the trip. The log that is going diagonally across the photo adds a lot to this photo as it brings out the size and depth a lot more.

Photo #2 - 

These diagonal lines make this photo far more interesting. These diagonal lines almost lead you to the main part of the photo. I also think that the color contrast makes this photo even more interesting.

Photo #3 - 

I think that this photo actually turned out a lot better than expected. I really like what the black and white have turned this photo into. These diagonals really make these photos pop which I think makes this a really cool photo.

Photo #4 - 

I really like how the lighting in this photo changes just past the diagonal bar. The contrast between the white bar and the blackish wood makes this photo really interesting. I wish though that there was not that wire in the top left.

Photo #5 - 

This photo I think is really cool. There is this really interesting textured log with a lizard on it. The shape of this log really makes it pop out and it is really interesting. 

Triangles in Photos - Triangles in photos really help to bring attention into a sort of funnel up to the top. It creates a really interesting shape and brings the focus to a certain part of the image which I think is really cool. 

Photo #1 - 

When I took this photo I wanted to make sure to maintain the depth of the clouds while still maintaining all of the detail in the building. This triangle like shape with some beautiful clouds in the background makes for a really cool photograph that I will forever remember.

Photo #2 - 

Although maybe a little bit less noticeable the triangle in this photo brings us to the end of the dogwood showing the whole plant in detail. I think that the blurred water in the background from the short exposure also makes this one of my favorite photos that I have ever taken.

Photo #3

The Blue Mosque in Istanbul makes for a great photo. With its beautiful dome stretching out almost as a pyramid, this photo from one of my favorite trips all time brings back a ton of memories. Even the background with the clouds adds a not too distracting mix to the photo.

Photo #4 - 

This photo of a volcano in Costa Rica illustrates the interesting shape that exists with a volcano. The clouds in the sky also add something to the photo as they show a bit of contrast and depth. Although not my favorite this photo clearly shows how the triangle brings you to the point of the photograph.

Photo #5 - 

This photo of Half Dome in Yosemite is one of the greatest views you can ever get. In fact from this point is where the opening mac photo was taken of Half Dome. The dome shape I think is really interesting and the clouds and hillside both add a size and depth that makes this photo one of a kind.