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To make your image even more powerful, place your subject at the intersections of the lines, which are often called power points.

Place the most important parts of the image along the horizontal or vertical lines. So let’s get to the nitty-gritty of using the rule of thirds.įrom the equally spaced horizontal and vertical lines, your image is divided into nine equal rectangles. Using the rule of thirds can enhance the best features of your subject. Remember, the subject is the star of your image. I’ve found that the rule of thirds gives my images a sense of energy and flow, which in turn adds more life to my subject. Adopted centuries ago by brilliant artists, the rule of thirds has become a practiced guideline today.

The rule of thirds is an artistic technique that separates your image into three segments horizontally and then three segments vertically, resulting in nine equal sections.

Written by Erin Summerill, author of Clickologie.