Rule of Thirds- Golden Section

The golden section is the golden ratio, this is a special number approximately equal to 1.618 which is used in many forms such as painting, photography, building and architecture. To find this ratio we divide a line into two parts, the longer part divided by the smaller part and this also equal to the whole length divided by the longer part. This helps us find the placement of the main subjects in the photo/painting. Most classical buildings are built using the same mathematical format, this shows power for example the 'Bank Of England' is built using the golden section, along with the car 'Rolls Royce' expressing wealth and power and shows that something is built to last. Flags also often follow the rule of thirds/composition, the artist Shawn Skully quoted ''Composition should be like flags on the wall''. Ansel Adams the photographer used both the rule of thirds and golden section in his work.

Ansel Adams-

The main section of this photograph is divided according to the Golden Ratio, and the remaining part is divided the same way. The horizontal lines of composition such as mountain-tops, clouds, horizon follow a simple arithmetic progression.