Composition is a thing to set up a shot. Patterns of light is a thing used to compose in photography.
You should use a symmetrical shot it is something u need to compose a picture. Be clear on what you want your photos to say. If something doesn't belong in your picture and its making it hard to understand what its trying to say than take it out. Fill the picture with other objects that are less important so it wont be empty. Learn how to place the lines in your photo to attract peoples eye.
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