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Practical exercise

Using gridlines for better composition: try it yourself

Photograph by Carl Cooper LRPS illustrating using gridlines for better composition
Photograph by Carl Cooper LRPS.

1. Rule of Thirds Grid

Enable grid; place horizon on top/bottom line.

2. Symmetry Grid

Use centre lines to align perfectly symmetrical shots.

3. Leading Lines

Align window frames or roads with grid diagonals.

4. Portrait Grid

Place eyes on top horizontal line.

5. Negative Space

Use grid to ensure subject occupies only 1/3 of frame.