The photograph above is a pretty typical composition when two subjects are side by side. There are other ways to think of it. Below is an example of two subjects that fall on the intersections of the grid.

Although there are several elements in the next photograph, two of the subjects are at intersections.

The grid also works in the vertical format, as in this picture of a flower and some berries.

This last photo has many elements to it, but the two common elements of the American flags fall on the intersections. Those two elements draw the eye, and by using the rule of thirds, helps improve the composition.

So by now you should be familiar with the concept of the Rule of Thirds. Play with it, and see if you can improve your photographs by using the technique. Even if you don’t have the feature built into your camera, you can imagine the grid as you take your pictures. Think outside the box of the subject situated dead center in the frame..change it up, and experiment. Don’t be afraid of taking a “bad picture”. Just keep clicking away! Also, now that I’ve beaten you over the head with this technique, remember that it is just that, a technique. It is not the final word on good photography. It’s a tool to help you start to learn to compose your pictures in an interesting way. Eventually you will move beyond it as your skills and confidence grow!