Rule of Thirds

This picture of professional rollerblader Alex Browsko is a great example of the rule of thirds photography rule.  Alex is standing on what would be the axis on the left side of the photo if we were to lay down a grid on top of this picture.  This is a great example of the rule of thirds because the focus is completely on the left side of the picture, with the exception of the cat running the picture. This picture uses the law of continuity because we believe the picture continues and he is looking at something to skate on.
The skater on the left takes up just one third of the picture which is exactly what the photography rule of thirds is meant to be for.
If the subject of this picture, the skater, were to be about 3 feet to his left and our right, he would be int he middle of the picture and it would throw off everything.  The focus would be off and it would not be a good picture.