Diagonal lines

The last quick tip I want to share is the diagonal line.

Look at this picture. The playground is right smack in the middle but yet it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb.

This photo applied the rule of diagonals. This means the image forms a diagonal line cutting the LCD screen of your digital camera.

If you were to notice, the photo is divided into one-thirds as well. Trees, playground, trees, each taking up roughly 1/3 of the photograph.

There you have. 3 quick tips to improve your shots whether you are shooting your friends or on a holiday. Just keep practising these 3 quick tips and you will no longer be shooting lousy photos!

Tip:

If your subject does not fit into the rules of third try the diagonal instead. You can mix and match the tips you've learnt and get better photos!

The great thing about digital cameras it that they offer instant review of the photo you have taken. If it doesn't work for you, try it again!

That was simple wasn't it?

Stay tuned more photography tips coming soon.

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