Spotty Nose Pet Photography Blog

The “Rule of Thirds” is taught to all photographers in their beginning composition classes.   In its simplicity, imagine dividing a photograph into 9 equal parts  – three rows of three equal columns – think, tic tac toe grid.   Align your subject along any one of the points where the lines intersect.  The subject is now positioned 1/3rd of the way in the photograph and not smack in the middle.  To the viewer, the image appears  more pleasing and natural to the eye.

In my examples, you’ll notice Reyse positioned to the left of the lake and then placed to the right of the photograph looking out towards the sand. (P.S. She was especially happy this day because mom bought her a new orange collar. 🙂 )

Visit the next photographer in the Beautiful Beasties 52 Project, Raleigh Pet Photographer, Tara Lynn, and continue clicking on the link at the bottom of each photographer’s post to bring you back here full circle.

Each week, members of the Beautiful Beasties network for international pet photographers choose a theme to post on their blog.  This week’s 52 project theme was Antique/Vintage.  Photos should display an antique or vintage look using props, backdrops or texture.

Our first photo is of the famous Colorado Bridge in Pasadena.  The bridge looks very romantic from a distance, but its checkered past has given it the nickname of ‘suicide bridge’.   People have been jumping off the bridge since the Great Depression and continue to do so through present day.  Rumor has it that ghosts haunt the bridge and the river bed below on dark nights.

Second is a visit to Eleanor Joy Toll Hall at Scripps College in Claremont.  One of the first residence halls and home to one of the most haunted places on campus.  Students have heard loud noises and rattling sounds in empty rooms and claim the spirit of Eleanor Joy Toll roams the hall.

Next up in the blog circle is Kathryn Schauer of Madison CT Dog Photographer.  Have fun viewing her photos on this week’s theme.