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Photo Composition Technique – The Diagonal Method

Chip — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:23:17 +0000

I have to admit that I’m a bit intrigued by all of the rules, guidelines and techniques out there for producing the perfect photo composition. I’ve talked about the Rule of Thirds in the past. I’ve also mentioned a cropping technique which I call The Feinberg Rule. Yesterday I came across another composition method which I have not heard of before. It’s called [...]

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Photo Composition Technique – The Diagonal Method

Photo Composition Technique – The Feinberg Rule

Chip — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:39:54 +0000

I’ve covered the “Rule of Thirds” well enough already (How To Take Interesting Photos, Rule of Thirds – An Observation). As mentioned before, from an artist’s perspective I consider the “Rule of Thirds” to be more of a guideline, rather than a so-called “rule”. This rule is not something required for each and every photo that you take. I would [...]

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Photo Composition Technique – The Feinberg Rule

Rule of Thirds – An Observation

Chip — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 23:26:29 +0000

While searching Google today, I noticed several web postings, on other sites, asking if there was a viewfinder available for specific cameras that would display a “Rule of Thirds” grid for photographers to exactly align their primary subjects when they take a picture. For some reason, this question really intrigues me because it hints at a misunderstanding for why the “Rule of Thirds” grid [...]

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Rule of Thirds – An Observation

How To Take Interesting Photos – A Refresher

Chip — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:12:45 +0000

As I’ve mentioned, there are many benefits of purchasing a camera through a local store. One of the benefits provided through the store that I purchased my camera from was that they also provided free classes for new camera purchases. Okay, I know what you’re thinking… you’re thinking that these sound too boring and basic. I am here to correct this [...]

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How To Take Interesting Photos – A Refresher