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I like the leading lines because there is a pathway to go another way.
http://digital-photography-school.com/5-elements-of-composition-in-photography
i like the texture because the bird looks hard.
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Learn-And-Explore/Article/h7dfrceh/5-easy-composition-guidelines.html
I like pattern because the block has a square pattern just like the floor.
http://www.exposureguide.com/top-10-composition-tips.htm
i like the contrast because it makes the picture brighter.
http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2012/04/12/10-rules-of-photo-composition-and-why-they-work/
I like avoiding the middle because when someone sees the picture they concentrate more on the sides.