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.
