Often I don't explain properly.
Yes I agree that the "rules of composition" are important.
What I take issue with is the way they are taught. I much prefer to suggest that a photo may look more pleasing if;
You moved ??? right, left, up, down
it would be better if the eyes were ???
Should the ??? have room to move ...
Would it be better if the ??? lead to the ???
Would it be more pleasing if ??? was framed with ???
Would it be better if the ??? was looking/coming toward you
Does the ??? block the viewer(s) to looking to ???
I believe that guiding the photographer to a better composition is better than quoting a rule. Quoting a rule is easy teaching and understanding is more difficult.
I often prefer to discuss composition issues with the "failures" of FB and other online photos. This also provides where we can discuss the background, subject size within the frame and distractions in a more non threatening way.
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