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 8.20).
![rule of thirds to place my subject I used the rule of thirds to place my subject in the upper-left third line of this image.](http://blograby.com/files/2012/11/22-11-2555-15-49-12.jpg)