There are lots of rules to follow in taking stunning photographs. One of them is the Rule of Thirds. As one begins his journey into digital photography, following such rules will make some impact into your photographs. It is taught that in general, when the subject is positioned using the rule of thirds, it will be much more pleasant to the viewer of the image.
It is easy to visualize this rules of thirds. Lets say for example you have a rectangular piece of paper, and you draw two vertical and horizontal lines with equal spaces in between the lines. The points where the line intersects is the point where you want the subject in your photograph be placed. Visualize this lines in your viewfinder, place your subject in either of the four points, and there you have it. You have just followed this rule.
Let us say we are shooting landscapes. If the sea looks awesomely beautiful, make that sea occupy 2/3 of your image, place that horizon on the first horizontal line. Likewise, if you think the clouds are most stunning, bring that horizon to the bottom line. And if for example you find a boat in the shore line, and you think that is worth taking, position that boat in either of the two bottom intersecting points. For people image or portraits, always try to focus the eyes, and bring that eyes to either one of the two upper intersections.
Beginning your journey into digital photography as a beginner is fun and exiting. Following rules are essential, specially the rule of thirds. But it is always not compulsory. Snap a few shots if you like, if you think breaking the rules will be better than following it, go ahead and do so. After all your work will show your artistic side.
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