A frame can be a hole in the rocks, branches of a tree, a tunnel, the view under a bridge, an opening in a fence, or architectural structures such as arches, windows and doors. Effective framing can help emphasize the subject, and perhaps keep the viewer's eye from being distracted by what surrounds the frame. A frame need not completely surround the subject.
As with leading lines, the frame can add depth to your two-dimensional image. You can also use the frame to provide some empty space. When you have a subject who is looking to one side, you can arrange the composition such that there is space in the direction the subject is looking.
Look for opportunities to use the framing technique in your compositions. It can sometimes turn what would have been an ordinary photograph into something more interesting, perhaps even a good photograph.
In the example photo, the adult camel's body provides an unusual frame for the young camel's head.
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