Apex
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In composition, an apex is where two lines in the image meet, or where two lines would meet if they were extended. An apex forms a centre of attention in the image, and can be used to direct the eye to primary or secondary interest. An apex formed by virtual lines, that is, the invisible extension of lines, is often more powerful than a real apex.
Where the frame has corners, the eye is inevitably drawn to the corners. In a rectangular image, the competing interest of the four corners, where there are no other elements, tends to leave the eye resting at one of the four points 1/3 from a vertical, 1/3 from a horizontal. In a square frame, there is no rest point for the eye, which makes square framing a poor choice for most kinds of composition.
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