The document outlines 6 composition rules for photography: rule 1 emphasizes simplicity; rule 2 is the rule of thirds which divides an image into thirds both horizontally and vertically; rule 3 discusses using lines in photographs to draw the eye; rule 4 stresses balancing elements in the frame; rule 5 addresses framing the subject; and rule 6 advises avoiding mergers where unrelated elements are combined in a frame. The document also lists 6 sources cited for the composition rules.

1. Composition Rules
Riley Smith

2. Rule 1: Simplicity

3. Rule 2: The Rule of Thirds

4. Rule 3: Lines

5. Rule 4: Balance

6. Rule 5: Framing

7. Rule 6: Avoiding Mergers

8. Work Sited
 Rosipaw. #ds320 simplicity.N.d. Flickr.com.N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Nov. 2011.
 SnaPsiСталкер. Rule of Thirds. N.d. Flickr.com.N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Nov. 2011.
 Foshydog. Lines in the Suit - 5_365. N.d. Flickr.com.N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Nov. 2011.
 Jimmywayne. Balanced Rock Canyon. N.d. Flickr.com.N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Nov. 2011.
 c@rlijones. Framed. N.d. Flickr.com.N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Nov. 2011.
 Stephan Modry. 365-224-Avoid distracting backgrounds. N.d. Flickr.com.N.p., n.d.
Web. 03 Nov. 2011.