As mentioned in previous chapters, it’s usually a good idea to avoid placing your subject directly in the center of the frame. Sticking to the rule of thirds principle— placing the subject or horizon line one-third of the way from the edge of the frame—typically results in a pleasing composition (Figure 8.21).
![nose create a triangle Even though the focus is centered in the middle of the frame on the cat’s eye, the eyes and nose create a triangle that is in the left third of the frame.](http://blograby.com/files/2012/11/4-11-2555-17-42-18.jpg)