STOP using the RULE OF THIRDS
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Published 2024-04-17
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0:00 - What is the rule of thirds
1:00 - "Tool of space"
2:55 - Patterns
4:30 - Breaking patterns
6:06 - "Chop the top"
7:36 - Meaningful depth
9:35 - Juxtaposition
11:06 - Combination
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All Comments (21)
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Wow. One of your best episodes ever. You are a teacher, and you make those concepts accessible by explaining them clearly.
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Totally agree Mads, the rule of thirds has it's uses but stepping beyond this as you discussed through the application of some critical thinking in relation to your compositions really takes your photography to another level. This was a great discussion and for anyone wanting to understand more on this subject, your video will be a fantastic source of reference as not only do you explain it clearly, your wonderful images demonstrates each point perfectly. Absolutely love the image of you standing on the sandbanks and also the one of the penguin looking out to the ship. Hope you are having an enjoyable visit with Nigel and look forward to seeing what you created
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Really insightful, make more videos like this! What's incredible is the intentionality that you put into your photos and I wonder how you are able to do this so quickly on the spot. Thanks for sharing!
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As always, great ideas! Thanks for taking me along!
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Mads fantastic video! I appreciate you doing a composition video for us. You are one of the best at composition!
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Nicely done. The rule of thirds often is often a hinderance than an aid.
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The way you day woopdeedoo is amazing! I love you Mads
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Love your photography, never dissapoints. Nice composition tutorial, thanks Mads
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Another great video! Thank you for the hard work you put into these.
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Thanks, it's always great to listen to your advice.
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Your pictures are beautiful, your explanations so easy to understand! Thank you for this wonderful insight into your photography vision.
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Thanks, Mads! Outstanding video and definitely one to watch several times.
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Great video Mads! You are so knowledgeable! Thank you!
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Great advices 🙂 If we study the old classic landscape painters we will see that there is actually no news. The major difference is that today we know more about perceptions and we have advanced technology accessible.
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Wow !! Excellent direction. advice and presentation. Thank you so much.
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8:09 I actually prefer this version over the other one. The green and the water in the second version on the lower end of the picture appear distracting to me. The first one gives off the enchanted, messy forest vibe.
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I’ve worked on newspapers for years and yes subjects heading out of the frame is a no-no. 👍📸
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Perhaps, one of the best advise on compositions, many thanks
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Hi Mads, I've tried on many, many occasions to use the 'rule of thirds' and without success. I found trying to stick to the 'rules' impacted negatively on my photography and I was missing images I just let go. Issues with poor mental health led me to seek counselling and through many sessions I learned to find my own comfort zones, For my landscape photography, it was whatever I saw and found beautiful and inspiring, photograph it in whatever way I felt was right for me. I effectively threw many of the rules away, but I found a great sense of freedom. It may not work for everyone, it is a personal thing and I have made my photography my own. I'm an amateur and I love my photography and I feel more in touch with my surroundings than ever before. It is a satisfying feeling just to go through the images from a day out with the camera. Some images are not so good, some are okay and sometimes an odd one here and there is just what I wanted. A little bit of treasure and a good feeling.
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Excellent summary and Tipps - plus great images as a „bonus“
