This week's theme is going to be a little more educational.  I hope this theme will be good practice for the novice and veterans alike.  This week's theme is the Rule of Thirds (as opposed to the rule of fifths - salute and pass the tequila).

One of the most popular "rules" of photography is the Rule of Thirds.  It works like this:  Imaginary lines are drawn dividing the image both horizontally and vertically.  You place important elements of your composition where these lines intersect.

As well as using the intersections, you can arrange areas into bands along the lines (across the top, left third etc.)  You want to stay away from the middle of the image (like dead center or center of top row).  (better image)

The Rule of Thirds helps produce nicely balanced, easy on the eyes pictures.  It helps keep from having a tiny centered subject surrounded by white/unused space.  

POSTING RULES

1.  Photo must be taken within the theme period (11/18 thru 12/2)
2.  Photo must not be manipulated beyond simple editing (cropping, contrast or light balance)

Oh, by the way.........drum roll please............ our next grand, outstanding, and yes, humbling thememeister shall be no other than..........the anticipation is killing you, isn't it........The Lens Cap is passed to The One, The Only (God I hope so), Mr. Wind in My Face and Waves at My Feet - he's hanging ten and burning down the house - SurferGuy (I shall pray for everyone's soul.)

Update [2005-11-23 9:2:40 by austinspace]: bump by austinspace!