Cropping Images using the Ruld of Thirds

There are many times, in fact most times, when you will want to Crop a picture you take. to crop means to cut out the areas of a picture you do not want. it is used to help create a definite focal point, or point of interest, and can also be used to adjust your picture so that it complies with the Rule of Thirds.

Tools used:

Image Size

Crop Tool

I will give a demonstration of these tools in class, and you can find a detailed tutorial at the site below:

Photoshop Essentails  - Cropping Images in Photoshop CS6

Your task today is to sellect 3 photos you have taken. Desaturate them and apply Levels.

Crop them according to:
Rule of Thirds - Constrained 
Rule of Thirds - Unconstrained

Upload the Original picture also.