Lens-Artists Challenge #400 | The Rule of Three

Tina introduces this weeks topic and its a play on 3. “This week our challenge is a bit of a twist on a well-known concept in photography. We often discuss the “rule of thirds” which divides an image visually into 9 equal segments – using two vertical and two horizontal lines. The rule of threes on the other hand depicts images which contain three subjects. This is a lesser-known photographic concept but perhaps one worthy of further exploration.“

I appreciate the awareness these challenges bring. I regularly think of the rule of thirds when editing or composing a shot, this brings an interesting twist. After reading the topic, I did begin noticing a groups of 3. One, that I forgot to take a photo of, were 3 candle stick holders and candles at my sisters place. I myself tend to group in odd numbers, 1 is not enough, 3 provides a nice grouping.

Three water lilies grouped together among the lily pad’s. Taken with my 180mm macro lens and cropped in closer.

Pulled back, including some surrounding water lilies and the grouping, to me really does stand out.

While driving our vehicle hit an angel number. A sequence of 3 numbers repeating. Its a cool spiritual sign for me, and something special between my husband and I.

More blossoms, which I love in a couple groups, I did not see this when I was taking the photos, grateful for this angle! 3 grouped together to the left of the branch and also to the lower right. I missed our own apple tree during its blossom and bloom stage so I was happy to find these today!

I am going to keep this theme in mind this week! Thank you Tina for the inspiration. If you want to participate in the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge be sure to use the tag so we can find you!