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Can you explain how the Rule of Thirds applies to photography?
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The Rule of Thirds is a compositional guideline for photography, which states that an image should be divided into nine equal parts, with two vertical and two horizontal lines that create a grid. The four points where the lines intersect are considered to be the most important parts of the frame, these being the four points where the viewer’s attention is drawn. When composing an image using the Rule of Thirds, the subject of the image should be placed along one of these four points, or along one of the lines. This creates a more visually pleasing image, and adds balance to the photo.