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Rule of Thirds Definition: The rule of thirds is a compositional rule of thumb in visual arts such as painting, photography and design " [|rule of thumb] " or guideline which applies to the process of composing [|visual images] such as [|paintings], [|photographys] and [|designs]. The guideline proposes that an image should be imagined as divided into nine equal parts by two equally-spaced horizontal lines and two equally-spaced vertical lines, and that important compositional elements should be placed along these lines or their intersections. The rule of thirds is applied by aligning a subject with the guide lines and their intersection points, placing the horizon on the top or bottom line, or allowing linear features in the image to flow from section to section. The main reason for observing the rule of thirds is to discourage placement of the subject at the center, or prevent a horizon from appearing to divide the picture in half.

Avoid placing the focal point in the dead center of the image as this generally creates a bland composition. In a horizontal arrangment, the horizon line should be placed along one of the two imaginary horizontal lines, and in a[| vertical arrangement], the subject should be placed along one of the imaginary vertical lines. When possible, also strive to have you subject facing into the picture. Using the Rule of Thirds helps produce nicely balanced easy on the eye pictures. Also, as you have to position things relative to the edges of the frame it helps get rid of ' tiny subject surrounded by vast empty space' syndrome. The Rule of Thirds is fairly structured but there are a great many methods you can employ which rely on your ability to 'see' things and incorporate them into your composition