Rule of Thirds:

The rule of thirds states that the human eye is natually drawn to a point two-thirds up the page. The main focal points and subjects are placed in an intersection of the thirds. Landscapes are examples of pictures that use the rule of thirds.

Diagonal Rule:

One side of the picture is divided into two parts. Then each half is divided into thirds. The diagonal rule helps make pictures look more dynamic.

Leading Lines:

Leading lines are used to draw the eye to a focal point and through the picture. These lines are used to create a narrative of the compostion.

Frame Within a Frame:

Frame within in a frame make the viewer look far and wide. The frame within the frame focuses on the main point of the picture.