I think the horizon "rule" may have come about in that (superficially) a
centered horizon violates the rule of thirds. But I'll violate this one
much before I'll agree to chop off feet.
Chuck Norcutt
Ken Norton wrote:
>> Don't put the horizon in the center - I'm not sure I "get" this one at
>> all. I think it's a very natural, relaxed view, as it's what any of us
>> see when on level ground looking straight ahead. If sky or land is the
>> primary subject, sure, emphasize it, perhaps trying vertical thirds
>> placement for the horizon. We've had a number of excellent images posted
>> here with the horizon right across the middle.
>>
>
> Moose, thank you for mentioning this one. I'm at a loss because so many of
> my landscape shots seem to look best when the horizon is centered. High or
> low tends to look cliche'ish to me.
>
> AG
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