The rule of thirds is one of the basic principles of how to frame your shots. To understand this rule you need to imagine 2 horizontal and 2 vertical lines, which divide your image into 9 equal squares. The intersection points of these lines are the visual hot spots of the image so you should place the main object near or on them. Also, you can create a more dynamic effect when you place the main object along these intersecting lines. This Quick Tip shows you how to make these lines visible in t