Lens Artists Photo Challenge #347 – Break the Rules

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Ritva’s challenge is to break the rules of photography. She tells us “The carefree spirit of snapping images without overthinking allows for spontaneity to shine through, infusing each shot with authenticity.”

When I first got interested in photography I had no idea there were rules. I just took photos of things that were interesting and fun. Today I still take most of my photos without thinking too much about the settings and photography rules.

The Rule of Thirds is one I frequently break. Even though I know this rule I sometimes can’t help myself from centering the main subject when I take a photo. The bird on the grill in the header image was begging for food as we sat an a picnic table eating our lunch. I couldn’t resist taking his picture.

I recently was introduced to the rule of odds which suggests using an odd number of elements in a photograph. I seem to frequently break this rule.

This pair of White Pelicans breaks the rule of odds

When I am photographing motion I often don’t have time to adjust the settings on my camera so I just aim the camera and hope for the best.

This image captures the motion but the entire image is a little out of focus breaking the rule of focus.

The lighting was wrong and I couldn’t find a good place to stand in order to capture these musicians performing in an Irish Pub. I was having so much fun I wanted to capture the moment anyway.

The lighting is wrong and two of the musicians are out of focus but I can still remember tapping my feet to their music.

Many thanks to Ritva for this challenge Lens-Artists #347 – Break the Rules

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29 thoughts on “Lens Artists Photo Challenge #347 – Break the Rules”

  2. I am the same with motion shots, I also aim and hope for the best 😂 sometimes it works. Rule of odds, if there is only two are you not going to take a shot of the pelicans, of course you take. Go ahead break the rules if you do it so nicely. Great images Beth

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  5. Who cares about rules when one is enjoying a moment or capturing something spontaneously – especially when it’s in motion. Terrific choices for the challenge.

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    1. Egidio, so glad you enjoyed my broken rules images. For me, photographing wildlife is kind of like trying to capture motion. Sometimes I just have to aim the camera and hope for the best.

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