Positioning the Horizon
The following images demonstrate the effect on the composition of positioning the horizon at different levels.
Horizon Midpoint
With the horizon placed in the mid point there is no particular focus to the image. The eye is not drawn in any particular way.
Horizon just below Center
Horizon 1/3 down
As the Horizon moves down there is greater emphasis on the sky whilst adding depth to the image without any particular focus in the foreground.
Horizon at the bottom of image
With the Horizon at the bottom of the image the picture is all about the sky.
Horizon 1/3 up
With the Horizon moving up the image there is a distinct shift to the foreground. From this series of images this is my prefered positioning for this scene. The image shows the depth of the industrial sprawl without a specific focus point leading through the image to the cenral apex of the clouds.
Horizon at top of image
Now that the Horizon is at the top of the page the focus point of the viewer is brought forward to the isolated car in its parking space.
Ian Bonthrone - BA Photography Blog 