Photography Composition: The Golden Ratio

goldenratio Photography Composition: The Golden Ratio

The “Golden Ratio” is a naturally and aesthetically pleasing proportion which is popular in design and architecture amongst other fields. The golden ratio is a mathematical constant with its value equivalent to 1.61803… denoted by the greek letter “phi”.

The golden ratio is best used when composing a scene comprised of two major contrasting planes. It will divide the frame vertically or horizontally into two rectangles. As an example one typical application could be when shooting the sunset or the sunrise on the horizon. It takes a little time getting used to composing in the golden raion since the viewfinder is not very helpful in framing such a composition and an incorrect extimate will rather appear like an errorneous symmetry than an intended deleberate composition. Try it our and share the results with us.

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1 ivy@electronics February 9, 2010 at 8:28 am

This sounds a bit complicated but I love the picture. It seems so peaceful because of the blue sky and gentle waves.

2 photoglam February 19, 2010 at 4:50 am

It’s quite amazing to see such equilibrium using two hues. Not even the naked eye can perceive the rectangular perspective of the photo.

3 photo enthusiast March 5, 2010 at 1:12 am

The picture looks real. It makes the viewer feel the tranquility of the sea. Its a great shot vividly captured.

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