Our eyes are unconsciously drawn along lines in images so positioning a branch or road can help draw attention to certain areas of your photo.
Understanding the rule of thirds can help to improve your composition. Gridlines are one of the simplest wildlife photography camera settings to utilise with instant results. Use gridlines to break up your image into thirds vertically and horizontally, making 9 sections of 3×3 rectangles. Positioning your subject either along the lines or at the intersection of two lines can create a more balanced and visually pleasing picture. Many cameras actually allow you to display a grid in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. Using leading lines can also improve an image. Our eyes are unconsciously drawn along lines in images so positioning a branch or road can help draw attention to certain areas of your photo.