THE RULE OF THIRDS.
The rule of thirds is a "rule of thumb" or guideline which applies to the process of composing visual images such as paintings, photographs and designs. The guideline proposes that an image should be imagined as divided into nine equal parts by two equally-spaced horizontal lines and two equally-spaced vertical lines, and that important compositional elements should be placed along these lines or their intersections. Proponents of the technique claim that aligning a subject with these points creates more tension, energy and interest in the composition than simply centering the subject would.
THIS PICTURE USES THE RULE OF THIRDS...
AN EXAMPLE OF THE DIFFERENCE IN FOLLOWING THIS RULE.
HERE IS A PICTURE I HAVE TAKEN, USING THE RULE OF THIRDS.
This picture was taken in the old highgate station tunnels that are no-longer in use.