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Message: <blockquote data-quote="bobmielke" data-source="post: 48514" data-attributes="member: 8952"><p>When I teach new photographers composition I try not to use the rules. I use the term guidelines instead because that's actually their intent. I point out photos posted on forums that work why not sticking to the thirds guidelines. One small test with any composition is to ask the viewer what attracts the eye. If you lock into the main subject but your gaze doesn't continue to work its way through the whole frame the subject position need to be reconsidered. Symmetrical subjects tend to be best when centered. Composition is a complex subject not limited to the rule of thirds.</p></blockquote><p></p>