What can a photographer do to help ensure that they don't take an image with a distracting background?

A. Look through the viewfinder and think about adding plenty of bold, strong lines to the background.

B. Ensure the background has plenty of elements that could create "antlers."

C. Include plenty of background elements, even those that don't tell a story

D. Look through the viewfinder and think about elements in the background that aren't needed.

D. Look through the viewfinder and think about elements in the background that aren't needed.

By carefully considering and removing any distracting elements in the background before taking the shot, a photographer can help ensure that the main subject remains the focus of the image.