Lost in Translation

When I came up with the theme for today’s challenge I was thinking about breaking photographic rules like the rule of thirds, taking unfocused photos, holding camera on an angle, experimenting with framing, or the rule that I most definitely broke – the rule of creating active space for moving subject to move into.

If you are photographing a subject that is moving you should place more empty space in front of it than behind it. This gives the viewer of the image a sense of where the subject is moving and creates a sense of anticipation.

While following this rule can produce some excellent results, breaking it can add a little tension and intrigue to your images. It can also convey a sense of speed and/or give the viewer a sense of where the subject has been rather than where they are headed.

 

 

 

If you are not a photographic rule breaker, feel free to post your different take on the theme. I look forward to seeing your results. Happy Thursday!

 

 

Click on the links bellow to check out the entries:

 

Debbie broke the rules

Irene’s rules to be broken

Stave Church at Norwegian Folk Museum

Ese’s Rule Breaker 🙂

Sonya’s breaking the rules

 Klara’s take on BTR

 Patricia’s rule breaker

 Running Ostrich and Ngong Hills

 Playing till Melting 

 Breaking the rules by Anna

 Outlaws

 Only Footprints