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Trivia Rules in Photography"Basic Composition Techniques"

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Symmetrical balance
occurs when equal weights are on equal sides of a composition, balanced around a fulcrum or axis in the center. Symmetrical balance evokes feelings of formality (it's sometimes called formal balance) and elegance.
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Asymmetrical balance
results from unequal visual weight on each side of the composition. One side of the composition might contain a dominant element, which could be balanced by a couple or more lesser focal points on the other side. One visually heavy element on one side might be balanced by a handful of lighter elements on the other.more dynamic and interesting. It evokes feelings of modernism, movement, energy and vitality. Asymmetrical balance offers more visual variety.
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Golden Ratio
The golden ratio is a guide to where to place a subject (a tree, person, building, etc.) or element in a photo (like the horizon) where it will be most pleasing to the eye. That divine ratio is 1.618:1.
The golden ratio is a mathematical rule that says any line can be divided so that the longer segment divided by the shorter segment is the same ratio as the full line divided by the longer segment.
This is much helpful for photographers with a handle on math and geometry.
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Centred Composition
a bit similar to symmetry which done by placing your subject at the centre of the frame, such that it splits in half, either horizontally or vertically. Due to perfect symmetry, this composition creates an aesthetically pleasing balance in your image.
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Golden Triangle
You create it by drawing a diagonal line from one image corner to another. Then draw lines from the remaining two corners so they intersect with the main diagonal at a right angle. That gives you a golden triangle overlay, which includes four distinct triangles (though there are six triangles, overall, when you combine them together).These triangles (and their constituent lines) are designed to guide you as you determine the composition of a photo.
Golden triangle actually extends far beyond photography; many classical paintings, for instance, use the golden triangle to great effect.
It helps achieve balance; by placing subjects at the golden triangle intersection points, or by placing lines along the golden triangle edges, you can create a satisfying, stable photograph.
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Rule of the Thirds
This is thee most well-known “rule” of photographic composition.
The rule of thirds is a composition guideline that places your subject in the left or right third of an image, leaving the other two thirds more open. While there are other forms of composition, the rule of thirds generally leads to compelling and well-composed shots.
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Leading lines
are lines that appear in a photograph that have been framed and positioned by the photographer to draw the viewer's eye towards a specific point of interest. These lines often draw the viewer's eye in a specific direction or towards a designated portion of the photograph.
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It has four types

Horizontal lines:
Horizontal leading lines are often found in nature and landscape photography. Because horizontal leading lines often stretch across the entire width of the image, they tend to be used when shooting with a wide-angle lens.

Vertical lines:
Vertical lines tend to communicate power and hierarchy. They draw the eye up or down within the frame and can be used to convey status within your picture. Vertical leading lines are often found in fashion photography and street photography.


Diagonal lines:
Diagonal lines are used to create a sense of movement and change. Diagonal lines work to emphasize a sense of distance and often track from foreground to background. If you’re working with a large depth of field, try experimenting with diagonal lines to accentuate the sense of depth in your image.
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Converging lines:
If there are converging lines present in your frame, it’s best practice to situate the subject of the image at the axis of these leading lines. Converging lines are very effective at drawing the eye to the point of convergence and can be a strong compositional element to include in your photographs.
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excerpt and paraphrase from Partho/Masterclass/PhotographySchool.
Photos not mine.Credits from source.



Take note and ,practice more and hone your skills .
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