Rule of thirds

Rhys Davies

Rule of Thirds

Rule of thirds is a photo technique in which the subject of the photo is positioned slightly off centre. This helps to draw attention to the subject, but it also shows the background or surroundings of the photo.

Examples:

For example, the guitar in this photo (which is the subject of the photo) is off centre, and positioned to the right. I think this helps to draw attention to the guitar, but also shows the surroundings which helps to make the photo more interesting.

Or in this photo, in which the subject is also off centre and positioned to the right. I think this photo is particularly interesting because there is so much of the background visible.

In this photo, there is a close up of the subject, however it is off centre. This makes it interesting because it draws attention to the subject. The lighting also makes this photo interesting due to it being dark in the photo.

This photo also shows rule of thirds because the subject is positioned off centre, and to the left. This makes the photo interesting because the subject draws in attention. However, it is also interesting due to there being so much of the background on show.

What makes a good photograph?

 Rhys Davies

What makes a good photograph?

A good photograph might be due to timing. Getting the right timing might mean you take a brilliant photo, or a horrible photo. Depth also helps to make a good photo as it adds a dynamic element to most photo's. Motion will display any action taking place in a photo, so this also helps to make a good photo. Also, emotions help to make a good photo because they can display what people are feeling in the photograph. And, location can make a good photo because where you take the photograph can effect how good it is. Lighting will also help make a good photo because if you use lighting techniques, such as having the lighting from behind, it might make your photo more interesting.

A photo that I find interesting:

I find this photo interesting due the angle which is used. The angle shows the main subject, but in a broken mirror, which means it shows some of the surroundings as well. I also find this photo interesting due to the black and white filter being used.

How to transfer photos from a camera to a Mac

Rhys Davies

How to transfer photos from a camera to a Mac

To transfer photos from a camera to a Mac you need to ensure that the photos are saved onto the camera's SD card. Then, you take the SD card out of the camera and slot it into the Mac. Once the SD card has been inserted, a folder which displays all the photos on the SD card should appear on the desktop screen. You should click on the folder to open it, then drag and drop any photos that you want saved onto your Mac onto the desktop screen. After this, you should appropriately name the photos. Once you have done this, you should then drag and drop the photos into a designated folder. The photos will now be saved on your Mac.