RULE OF SPACE
Adding visual space in front of the direction an object is moving, looking, or pointing creates an implication of motion and guides the viewer's eye…
…this technique enhances the sense of movement and direction in your composition.
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Basic
The truck is pointed to the left and thus placing it on the right side not only gives a feeling of motion and direction to the vehicle, but also leads the viewer’s eye into the image.
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Advanced
The second image leads the viewer’s eye out of the picture.
The Rule of
Space in
Photography
leads the eye of
the viewer
Take a mental note of where your eyes enter the image, where they move first, second & third
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