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August Photo Blogging Challenge


I really enjoy participating in the monthly photo blogging challenge hosted by a 'lilhoohaa.  This month's challenge was "Rule of Thirds."  Apparently this is a basic rule in photography composition.  It was different for me to think about a rule, rather than just eyeballing the photograph.  I'm still not sure I followed the rule precisely, but here are five photos that might at least partially comply: 
Photo:  The St. George Temple, between two trees
Photo:  The front of the St. George Temple 
This next photo could have followed the rule of thirds better, but I still liked the shot:
Photo:  A sunset appears to be just above the road.
Another shot that should have been more off-center:
Photo:  Sunset in smoky skies, with fir trees in bottom third of photo.
Photo:  A tree forms an arch over a path in the Hoh Rain Forest in Washington state.
Be sure to go visit a 'lilhoohaa to see the other photos in the link-up!  

 Do you use the Rule of Thirds in your photos?

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  1. BiancaSeptember 1, 2015 at 3:39 AM

    Love the pictures, rules or no rules.... Especially the last one! That's a place we really need the visit! Wow.
    Mostly I try to make a nice composition, but the rule of thirds is new to me.... Good tip though, and will try to remember.

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    1. KristiSeptember 4, 2015 at 12:12 AM

      That tree was in the Olympic National Park in Washington State, in the Hoh Rain Forest.

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  2. Clare BSeptember 1, 2015 at 4:19 AM

    I love all your shots, I can see you have used your rule of thirds in your images, i especially like the sunset at the end of the road.

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    1. KristiSeptember 4, 2015 at 12:15 AM

      Thank you. It was a really stunning sight, and I just had to get a photo.

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  3. UnknownSeptember 1, 2015 at 6:03 AM

    Your pictures are always beautiful, Kristi.

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  4. Tired TeacherSeptember 1, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    Yes, I try to think about the grid when I snap photos, but usually, I will crop them afterwards so I don't obsess about it.

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    1. KristiSeptember 4, 2015 at 12:17 AM

      You know, when I read your comment, I thought, "That's right--there is a setting on the camera that places a grid on the screen!" I don't know why I didn't make the connection sooner.

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  5. LisaSeptember 1, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    If I have a lot of time to compose a shot, I try and use the rule. But cropping in post production is my best friend! I like your take on the theme and your shots are lovely!

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    1. KristiSeptember 4, 2015 at 12:18 AM

      Aha! Cropping for the rule of thirds! I'm learning new things every day.

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  6. UnknownSeptember 1, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    That tree is amazing, nice photos for this month.

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    1. KristiSeptember 4, 2015 at 12:19 AM

      Thanks. I knew I had to get a photo of that tree!

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  7. UnknownSeptember 3, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    Like the Tired Teacher above I tend to think about it more when I am cropping something but I am often aware of it and try. I love the picture of the arched tree!

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  8. Pat BSeptember 4, 2015 at 11:03 PM

    I love learning from the comments of others. I don't know if there is a grid on my old camera or not. I'll check on that. For now if necessary I crop.
    I really like that last photo a lot.

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    1. UnknownSeptember 6, 2015 at 6:22 PM

      Thanks. I really like that last photo, too. That tree was amazing!

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  9. P.J.September 9, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    The beauty of our challenge is so you hopefully think differently or a little more in-depth about the "theme" and I think you did that wonderfully. You have a nice set of images for the month! Great work!

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