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.
Photo by spodzone
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This sounds a bit complicated but I love the picture. It seems so peaceful because of the blue sky and gentle waves.
It’s quite amazing to see such equilibrium using two hues. Not even the naked eye can perceive the rectangular perspective of the photo.
The picture looks real. It makes the viewer feel the tranquility of the sea. Its a great shot vividly captured.
thanks for the tip. it really is hard getting used to it through the view finder. another prbolem is getting your lines to be perfectly horizontal or vertical when you originally take the picture. if you can master that you’re golden haha. but photoshop can always fix it later too so don’t put too much pressure on yourself.