Digital Camera World - UK (2019-12)

http://www.digitalcameraworld.com DECEMBER 2019 DIGITAL CAMERA^51

THE GOLDEN RATIO

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Often posited as creating more

impact than the rule of thirds,

the golden ratio is a mathematical

equation that correlates to

aesthetically pleasing compositions.

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POINT RULE

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Ensuring your image has three

distinct points of interest can

be particularly compositionally

pleasing to the viewer.

f/11 1/25sec

ISO

100

WHY THIS SHOT WORKS

Loch Sligachan, Isle of Skye

Breaking the rules: Despite the

rules of thirds dictating that the

horizon should be off-centre, in

this image I have chosen to put

the horizon in the middle.

Reflections: The reason for

positioning the horizon in the

middle is to maximise the reflection

of the dramatic morning sky.

Maximising the drama: Using an

ND grad filter has helped to maintain

the colour and the detail in the sky,

and boost the reflection of the

colour in the water.

Try new locations: I didn’t plan this

shot and didn’t know what I wanted

from this particular morning. Going

out without preconceived notions

meant I was able to photograph

a location that’s rarely captured.