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With the true meaning of framing in the world of photography having been explained, it's time to focus on another sub-aspect of composition: Rule of Third.

This technique works alongside question number two. It is basically about the placement of the main subject within the viewfinder (or picture) area, which is usually on either the right or left side. The size of the subject also has to be at least one-third of the frame, hence the name of this technique.

This technique is easy to use; you only need to know your theme, utilise the other two questions and make sure to place your main subject in the one-third position of the viewfinder frame. The four photos shown here are examples of this technique.

   

Another sub-aspect of composition is using converging lines to focus attention towards the main subject. The technique of using converging lines are found on elements like roads, corridors, bridges, alleys or anything else that leads to a converging point.

Basically, using this technique is to simply lead the viewer's attention in the pictures right to where the main subject is located. Visualise this scene; if you are standing on the divider of a major road, look ahead and see what type of buildings or sights that your eyes will lead you to when you follow the direction of the road.

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