By removing portions of the background, the image has fewer straight lines and the rounded shapes of the foreground building and sign become more prominent. The overall image is more dynamic.
Crop to Add Action, Interest, or Intrigue Example: Cropping portions of background to accentuate foreground shapes
By Jacci Howard Bear, About.com Guide
Before: It's a static photo of some buildings. After: The shapes of the sign and building make the photo more interesting.
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