Fig 9 The 'Golden Rectangle' can be further divided into smaller 'golden rectangles' and arcs of circles added to make a 'Golden Spiral' similar to those you see in pine cones etc.
618 is considered a golden rectangle. Measure approx.. 5/8 from any edge & the line drawn will fall similar to what you see illustrated for the rule of thirds. 35mm film and full frame dDLRs are a 1:1.
GOLDEN MEAN - Also referred to as the "Golden section" and the "Gold mean," the Golden mean is an ancient fine arts formula that mathematically defines a rectangle of specific proportions. This rectangle, called the "Golden rectangle, ...
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An image ratio (width vs the height) that makes the most pleasing, balanced impression on the viewer.
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