The+Horizon+is+NOT+in+the+Middle

Don't make the mistake of putting the horizon in the middle of your photo. Decide which is more interesting, the area above the horizon, or the area below it, then put more of that area in your photo. But remember...keep the horizon line straight. To help you understand the importance of this rule, visualize a lake. If you did not have the horizon level, it would appear that the water would drain right out of the lake. If you take a photo with the horizon line somewhat crooked, this is easy to fix in an editing program. The "straighten" feature is included in even the most basic editing program, so don't forget to use it!

This page is where you can post your photos that demonstrate this important composition rule. Feel free to put as many photos on the page as you'd like. Just be sure your name is in the caption so you can get the credit for it. If you are unsure about how to add a photo or a caption, please refer to corresponding file on the "handouts" page.