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Practical exercise

Cropping and straightening images: try it yourself

1. Level Horizon

Use grid overlay; straighten crooked skyline.

2. Aspect Ratios

Try 1:1 (square), 4:5 (Instagram), 16:9 (video); see impact.

3. Tighten Composition

Crop into eyes or key detail; fill frame.

4. Rotate Fix

Straighten leaning building or tilted table.

5. Creative Crop

Crop to unusual shape (e.g., vertical slice); for artistic effect.