Photography
Related: About this forumRule of thirds.
Centered in the composition. Ok picture but . . .
Rule of thirds applied. Main subject in upper left 1/3 of picture so the eye moves to the right (where the bird is going) and gathers context about where the bird is and what else is going on in the picture, then moves down and back to the bird.

EarnestPutz
(2,843 posts)brer cat
(26,900 posts)Biophilic
(5,527 posts)I watched the video you posted yesterday. It was really interesting and I’ve actually started to look at the world a bit differently. Thanks for focusing on this concept this month.
MagickMuffin
(17,569 posts)Even though it’s a still, the perception of the viewer is already making the narrative as you suggested.
Great photos as always!
S/V Loner
(9,313 posts)When I shoot I take the entire image into account. Yes the focus is on the subject but I also want the "eye candy" in the photo to tell the whole story.
I will shoot in places that has fewer wildlife because the location is full of eye candy and avoid places without. It's the typical way I get the "different" shot.
Good post.
mitch96
(15,124 posts)I also like the contrast between the wave foam and the darker curl...
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AndyS
(14,559 posts)The important thing is that having the main subject dead center is very static. The eye finds the subject and just stays there.
Don't forget the rule of rules; they are made to be broken. For the contest however the idea is apply this one to good effect.
2naSalit
(96,475 posts)Good to see you posting, I hope you are feeling better!
AndyS
(14,559 posts)New meds ya' know. At least they don't interfere with the voices in my head . . .
2naSalit
(96,475 posts)Sort of. I'm recovering from a lower GI flu thing, lost at least 15lbs in 24 hours, still moving a little slow too. Glad to hear you got through it okay.
As long as the meds don't mess with the voices all's good!