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    CHEAT AT COMPOSITION

    May 28, 2019 3 minutes

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    Composition and framing are essential skills, especially for landscape photography. But this isn’t going to be just another guide to the rules of composition – and there’ll be no mention of the rule of thirds. Instead, we’re going to cheat just a little bit.

    In essence, a strong composition is about arranging the elements in front of you into a smooth frame. Normally this is done by careful choice of camera angle, lens, and perspective.

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