Homework Assignment #6 - LEADING LINES - DUE 9/24/14

What are leading lines?

• Put simply leading lines are literally lines in the photograph that draw your eyes to the subject.
• Lines can be formed by anything from tree branches, mountains, architecture, rocks, bridges, fences, creeks to ocean waves.
• Your options are limitless and the lines created inside of a photograph are pleasing and make the subject the center of attention in your photo.
• First pick your subject. What exactly are you trying to photograph?
• Once you pick your subject take in account what is surrounding the subject.
• Utilize scenery and position yourself and your camera in a way so that the surroundings point at your subject.
• Using leading lines in your photography can be a great way to direct the viewers eye.
• Lines as well as light and dark areas of an image are important in directing a readers eye around your photograph
• Leading Lines are used to draw the viewers eye through a Photograph.
• They are intentional or unintentional and by CHANGING your camera position, you can control where the lines actually lead.

 

EXAMPLES OF LEADING LINE:

The leading lines are drawing your eye to the main focal point (emphasis) which, is the sheep.

 

The leading lines are drawing your eye to the main focal point (emphasis) which, is the house.

 The image above uses the fence coming in from the right corner of the image to lead your eye right up to the light house. It ALSO uses the rule of thirds to place the lighthouse in an optimal spot.

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