Composition Rules and Guidelines

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http://www.photographymad.com/pages/view/10-top-photography-composition-rules 

I like the rule Balancing Elements because the person whos watching the picture is focused on the center.

http://digital-photography-school.com/5-elements-of-composition-in-photography

I like the rule Pattern because you can see the pattern on the floor.

http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Learn-And-Explore/Article/h7dfrceh/5-easy-composition-guidelines.html

I like the rule Pattern & Texture because the floor has a pattern and it looks like it has texture.

http://www.exposureguide.com/top-10-composition-tips.htm

I like the rule Focus the Viewers Attention because it catches the viewers attention by focusing on the Memorial thing.

http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2012/04/12/10-rules-of-photo-composition-and-why-they-work

I like the rule Avoid the Middle because in this picture, the viewer is avoiding the middle and they are focused on the center.