Fibonacci spiral

Fibonacci-spiraal · Composition

A spiral based on the Fibonacci sequence, used as a composition guideline that guides the eye on a flowing path through the image.

The Fibonacci spiral is a variant of the golden ratio that overlays a spiral shape on the image. The subject sits at the tightest point of the spiral, with other elements following the curve. In practice many photographers use it alongside the rule of thirds as an additional guideline.

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