Article: The rule of thirds is a handy way to get good compositions easily and on the fly. Imagine that your picture is broken up by 2 even vertical lines and 2 even horizontal lines so that the whole shot is made up of 9 smaller squares. The rule of thirds simply says that the most pleasing elements of a shot will line up with these imaginary guidelines. Instead of trying to put your subject in the dead center of every shot, try lining it up with one of your vertical or horizontal guidelines.  The goal is to make photos dramatic and interesting by making them slightly "off-balance." You do not need to have the lines perfect to make the composition striking. Some camera viewfinders have a grid option in the camera menu. Try to place horizon lines on the upper or lower guidelines so that they cross the frame on the upper or lower third. Feel free to break this rule when you want your shots to have a sense of symmetry. Many cameras have an option that shows guidelines for you. Look for it in the menu. What is the heart of your photo? What do you want to focus the viewers eye on? Trying to capture everything leads to a chaotic and often unprofessional photo. Good photographers find something to hold the picture together, whether it is a person's face or a mountain lake.  A subject doesn't have to be a single object, per se. A crowd of people or flock of birds can make a great subject when focused on correctly. A subject is usually defined by what is "in-focus." What is sharp and clear, and what is intentionally blurred? What is the largest element of the shot? Duck down or get above your subject to give your photograph a dynamic angle that makes it stand out. Too often, photographers rely on straight on, eye-level shots, since this is what most people see naturally. A good photograph illuminates something that you could not otherwise see, so take a variety of shots from different angles.  Don't be afraid to stretch, move, and get dirty. The more angles you experiment with the better your chances of finding a good shot. Never forget to look behind you as very often your best shot could be there. Turn your camera over and take a vertical shots as well, as they can completely change how you look at a photo. Don't just focus on the subject when taking a picture. Think about the things around it and how they add to the composition. Is there a bright glare or flash of light behind the person you're shooting? If so, move the camera or the angle to remove the distraction. You want the focus to be on your subject, not weird things in the background.  What are the features in the background that add to your subject? Which ones are distracting? Simplify the scene whenever possible. Can you zoom in closer to crop out unwanted elements? Can you focus in on the subject and blur out the background with a smaller f-stop? Is there a fence trailing off in the background? Where is the gaze of that woman pointing to? Do the branches of a tree strike out towards the setting sun? Lines are everywhere in nature, and a good photo highlights 2-3 of these natural lines to give the picture a sense of order. A viewer will naturally follow lines with their eyes, allowing you to highlight certain elements and create depth and perspective. Where do your eyes go when you look at the shot? What draws you into the picture, and what do you naturally gravitate towards?
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Learn the rule of thirds. Fill the frame with a big, captivating subject. Play with the angles and height of your camera. Focus on eliminating distracting elements from the background. Use the lines in your shot to lead a viewers eye.
Article: Before you start on the floors, get a jump on the kitchen and bathroom counters. Spray the counters, faucets, and sinks with an all-purpose cleaner and let them soak while you work on the floors. For an even quicker clean, just take a soapy rag and run it over the counters and sinks. To save time and keep dust and hair from flying up, avoid sweeping your floor. Instead, turn off your vacuum's brush roller or put it on the hard floor setting. Vacuum the hard floor to suck up dust and dirt. If you don't have a vacuum, you can still sweep the hard floor. Just ensure that the dirt isn't swept up onto things you've already dusted. Since you've already cleared away clutter and things on the floor, you should be able to spend a few minutes vacuuming the carpet. If you're vacuuming a large space or a whole floor of a house, start in the corner of the room that's opposite from the door. This way you can keep vacuuming right out of the room and into the next room or the hallway without going over areas you've already vacuumed. If you're mopping a small space or want to just do a quick pass over the floor, spray the area with a cleaning spray and rub a microfiber quick mop over it. Continue to do this until dirt or stains aren't visible. If you don't have time to quick mop your floors, just spray a little cleanser right on spots or stains. Use a towel to rub the area clean. Return to the counter tops and use a sponge or cloth to wipe away the all-purpose cleanser that you sprayed. You may need to run water in the sink to completely wash it out. Wipe down the faucets with a dry cloth so they don't get water spots as they dry.
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Spray bathroom and kitchen counters with an all-purpose cleaner. Vacuum your hard floors. Vacuum carpeted floors and rugs. Use a quick mop to clean the hard floors. Wipe down the counters, sinks, and faucets.
Article: Trimming scissors have a rounded tip designed specifically for safety when trimming hair in sensitive places, such as noses and ears. Facial hair trimming scissors can be found at most major retailers in the cosmetic section. Good lighting helps you see the lighter hairs that may be sticking out of your nose, while the mirror helps you effectively groom the hairs. Even though the scissors have a rounded tip, you need to pay close attention to where you are sticking them. Watch your hand and the scissors closely. Never shove the trimming scissors into your nose, because you can do a lot of damage to your nose by puncturing something. Before inserting the scissors into your nose, make sure the scissors have been cleaned. Just remove the hairs that affect appearance - those sticking out around your nose. The hairs further inside your nose need to remain there to help keep harmful pollutants from your body. Removing nose hair completely could have negative side effects.  Make sure your scissors aren't dull. Dull scissors will have a harder time cutting some hairs, and they might even pull out hairs, causing pain and eye watering. Push your nose straight up to get a better view inside your nostrils. Also try smiling. Both of these methods might reveal additional peeking hairs. Wipe the scissors with antiseptic before you put them away.
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Use special trimming scissors. Always trim your nose hairs in front of a well-lit mirror. Gently insert the scissors into your nasal canal. Clip the long hairs carefully. Sterilize the scissors when you are finished.