Leading Lines Definition
Leading Lines- refers to a composition technique whereby the viewer's eye is attracted to lines that lead directly to the principle subject in the image. Show us an example of an image using leading lines composition. (Composition: Leading Lines : Digital Photography Review)
Further Leading Lines Pictures
Leading Lines Notes
- Aspects of using Leading Lines:
- Leads viewer into the photograph
- Leads viewer from one point to another
- Leads viewer to main subject of interest
- Creates the illusion of depth
- Leads viewer into the photograph
- Leading Lines examples:
- Roads, Railway tracks, bridges, boardwalks, paths, waterfalls, streams, shorelines, rocks, trees, fencing, and more
- Roads, Railway tracks, bridges, boardwalks, paths, waterfalls, streams, shorelines, rocks, trees, fencing, and more
- Types of leading lines
- Straight
- Straight horizontal- calm feeling
- Straight Vertical- feeling of strength
- Straight Diagonal- represent energy, make a dull image interesting
- Straight horizontal- calm feeling
- Curved- interesting composition, asking for more attention, lead to scanning image
- S-Curve- connects image parts, soothing feeling
- Tight Curve- sense of danger
- S-Curve- connects image parts, soothing feeling
- Straight