The rule of thirds can be used to create a stong composition. When overused, it sometimes results in boring compositions. When used well, the rule of thirds can emphasize the subject and make the photo more exciting. Even though I was feeling more confident in using the rule of thirds, I thought I would experiment with this when photographing the crocus blossoms. I am glad I did do this experiment. I learned that there is another important factor in the rule of thirds. If there is a distracting element in the background, then the subject (blossom) might look better in the centered position. I saw this over and over again as I photographed the crocus. I placed two of my comparison photos in this collage. This experiment came from the book, Extraordinary Everday Photography.
