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AndyS

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14. The theme was "rule of thirds". One of the rules of composition that

Reply to wnylib (Reply #10)

Sat Oct 14, 2023, 01:27 PM

Oct 2023

suggests placing the subject off center, at one of the four points where dividing the image in thirds both horizontally and vertically intersesect to allow the eye to explore the rest of the picture.

Do a search on 'rule of thirds' and you'll find lots of info.

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***Photo contest finals*** [View all] AndyS Oct 2023 OP

What a great collection. So interesting. Thanks to all of you. Biophilic Oct 2023 #1

why is the gnarled tree there twice? niyad Oct 2023 #2

That's pne of the easier questions I've had! AndyS Oct 2023 #9

I can't decide edhopper Oct 2023 #3

That's pne of the easier questions I've had! AndyS Oct 2023 #5

It's fixed! CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2023 #7

And now fix edhopper Oct 2023 #8

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I missed the earlier entries. What is the theme supposed to be? wnylib Oct 2023 #10

The theme was "rule of thirds". One of the rules of composition that AndyS Oct 2023 #14

Thanks. wnylib Oct 2023 #18

AndyS........ Upthevibe Oct 2023 #11

I went with the gull because it really did draw my eye into the background. All were really great. ratchiweenie Oct 2023 #12

I picked gull also MichaelSoE Oct 2023 #25

Exactly!!! ratchiweenie Oct 2023 #28

444 Views and 76 Votes, Sad JMCKUSICK Oct 2023 #13

I'm not sad NBachers Oct 2023 #21

I'm very much a birder so it was a very tough decision. flashman13 Oct 2023 #15

May I suggest always adding the theme to these polling posts? I think it would be helpful. keopeli Oct 2023 #16

I agree. It is good to know what you are supposed to be judging. ratchiweenie Oct 2023 #29

This is the first time I've just not been able to choose. These are all absolutely outstanding! PatrickforB Oct 2023 #17

Just Wow! mollie8 Oct 2023 #19

All entries are absolutely beautiful.....♥️ very hard to choose...... a kennedy Oct 2023 #20

Thanks 3auld6phart Oct 2023 #22

All wonderful. Can't choose. northoftheborder Oct 2023 #23

I thought that, for the first time, nobody else would like my favorites. planetc Oct 2023 #24

Wonderful work here. bif Oct 2023 #26

Kick! Grumpy Old Guy Oct 2023 #27

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K&R Solly Mack Oct 2023 #31

K&R for visibility. crickets Oct 2023 #32

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Kickety kick kick! Grumpy Old Guy Oct 2023 #35

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Gull pic for me Beringia Oct 2023 #37

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KnR. Can't make up my mind yet Hekate Oct 2023 #39

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Kickin' it back to the top! CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2023 #42

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