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Wow! both April and May have gone!

Photo tip

Picture Composition.

Picture composition is obviously one of the key components of taking great pictures. It goes without saying that if you manage to miss the head of someone that you are taking a portrait shot of, then you are going to be very disappointed!

41. Always give your picture a main focal point.

42. A picture should have one dominant colour. This is not always easy. So basically try to avoid putting strong colours that will clash into the same picture.

43. A basic rule of photography is known as the rule of thirds. The rule of thirds divides a rectangular image into nine, equally sized, smaller rectangles. You then position the main subject of the picture at any point where the lines cross.

44. Try to ensure that your pictures have a foreground, middle ground and background. One of the three should be dominant in the photograph.

45. If once the picture has been taken you are not 100% happy with the result, consider cropping the image. This is especially easy to do with digital images.

46. Move in close. When first starting out you will be surprised at the difference moving closer to the subject will make.

47. If you are photographing outside on a grey, dull day, keep the sky out of your pictures wherever possible.

48. Try using different viewpoints. Taking shots from high up looking down can provide you with interesting perspectives.

49. Look for ways of naturally framing a shot. Framing accentuates the main subject.

50. When shooting a horizon try to place it either a third of the way from the bottom of the picture or a third of the way from the top. Try to avoid placing it in the middle of the picture.

This is an extract of Kevins Mini-Photo Bible and is used with the permission of Kevin duToit.