When you say center, do you mean horizontally or vertically? As was
discussed previously, the majority of head and head & shoulder portraits
found in (acclaimed) art have one eye at or very near centered horizontally
in the frame. Note, of course, that some acclaimed portrait art does not
demonstrate this.

Regards,
Bob....
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From: "Dr E D F Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>


> By Jove I think I've go it! I may discovered the 'Golden Portrait Rule'. I
> seem always to subconsciously arrange the tip of my subjects nose in the
> centre of the frame. So maybe there is an arcane portrait rule after all.
> Perhaps I read it somewhere, long ago. Perhaps all who have been talking
> about this are right? Or are they? Some of my noses are a little off? I'll
> have to investigate further.
>
> Its just a photograph of someone that I knew.
>
> Have you seen my wife Mr Jones?
> Do you know what its like on the outside?
> ... etc."

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