Lines | photo-time-stopper

Leading The way In Landscapes

Every artist starts with a message. Every landscape photographer starts with a natural scene. We

translate what we see. into a visual path that the eye can follow .We illiterate this journey through

allowing the featured shapes, texture, tones, and lines to tell our story.We tell the viewer what to

focus on, and make their own connection. Drawing you in is the essential function of a leading line,

outstretched hand that say "Come on, follow me, and I'll take you there." What is a leading line?

Leading lines are one of the most powerful elements in photography, they harness so much and

make us want to explore scene. When used well, they create compelling images with strong visual

impact. they help draw the eye to the "hero" elements - that main subject that is the narrator of your

story. Put simply, your leading line is a path from the foreground into the background that ties all the

elements in your image, together. The strongest composition is achieved when the lines direct your

eye towards the main subject of focal point within the scene. Several leading lines can be

harnessed to strengthen and reinforce perspective inside an image. Many images of architecture

have converging lines that come in from all angles to give the feeling of space and form. for example

hiking trail weaving up a hill, a jetty disappearing into the sunset, a bridge with a train with light

trails, a row of trees with a building at the end, a fallen tree that leads to a cluster of upright trees. An

illuminated path leading to a single doorway, the shore of a lake, weaving a path to the mountains.

Like all rules in photography, there are exceptions. If there is no hero waiting at the end of a leading

line, your image can still have enough impact to win the viewer over. Alternatively, the lines may be

so strong that they become the main focal point of the image, such as those seen in urban

environments.

Why they are so important?

Our eyes are naturally drawn to lines, from an early age were told to follow paths. as well-executed

shot with a strong leading line should appeal to even the most unintended viewers. throughout life,

we are told to explore, make journeys, follow paths,"see it to the end","or go with the flow in some

cases". these are analogies for being led through life. line use allows photographers to showcase

the reason for the image. theyre like a giant flashing arrow that tells even the uneducated viewers

where to look.

what makes a good leading line? think of your eye like a slot-car on a slot-car track. your leading line

is the straight rail and obstructions are tight corners or a lack of momentum. using this analogy, i can

explain that the least resistance is the key to a powerful composition. the more elements that distract

the smooth travel of the eye, the more confused the viewers will be. this is why simple scenes often

win the hearts of audiences. almost anything can be used as a leading line. only your imagination

will set the limits.in my option, the most classic type of leading line is a road with lines. the white

lines are a contrast against the black tarmac and thus serves as an excellent example.the emotional

connection that a viewer makes to a road is that of mystery, intrigue and discovery ; were does

the road lead to; whats around the bend?! a bridge will also make for a strong leading line, and there

are different ways to capture it. shoot it from ground level so it makes a horizontal leading line across

your image and if there are not too many distractions on the bridge such as trafic or bulky bridge

abutments that will break the leading linethe most obvious choice would be to capture it standing in

the middle of the road on the bridge (as log as theres no traffic about!)

VERTICAL LINES- in photography tend to convey

different moods, ranging from power and strength, to

growth. Vertical lines can include strands of hair, poles,

trees, buildings, and a lot of other different objects that

expand vertically rather than horizontally. Vertical lines

create a bold statement. They tend to suggest power with

strong foundation. They include a feeling of solidity.

HORIZONTAL LINES- in photo tend to cast a feeling of

restfulness, permanency, and stability. If you want to

further accentuate the restful, stable feeling of horizontal

line in an image, a good way is to use horizontal framing

rather than vertical. Horizontal lines indicate stability as

well, but in a much more calming way. They suggest

balance harmony and in some cases finality of sense of

cadence (ending).

Layers of multiple horizontal lines in an image can create

drama and rhythm and can become the main interest of

the image all by themselves. Horizontal lines can include,

seas, laying people, street sides, and almost anything

that expands horizontally.

DIAGONAL LINES- work well to guide the viewers’

attention towards the main subject of your photo (used as

leading lines. They can convey a sense of action and

render photos as dynamic and interesting. Diagonal lines

the shape of a path, a line of trees, fence, river or any

other component of an image. Diagonal lines also create

strong feel, but indicate a sense of energy or motion.

Mixing diagonal lines with vertical or horizontal lines can

create a nice blend of power and dynamics.

ORGANIC LINES- come from nature. They start to

introduce feeling of chaos, completely and beauty. Our

eyes begin to relate in a much deeper way to this type of

line and actually respond to it more sophisticatedly than

we might think. Lines that suggest lightening have an

angular quality and could seem intense. Lines in pattern

like grass or wheat fields might suggest a sense of

calming beauty. Oraganic line begins to become

associate on a subconscious level with the viewer.

IMPLIED LINES- are possibly the most interesting if used

correctly. Implied lines in composition don’t exist at all

and are not even shown visually. They are created with

directional elements such as shape, hand gesture, eye

contact (or direction) etc. they are possibly the hardest

elements to work with, but usually have the strongest

impact when done well.

Lines are the most basic (but not simple!) of the 11 foundations

A line is the strongest and most important and influential foundation. Without form there can be no texture and there can be no pattern. Lines are powerful tools that can be used smartly to lead the the viewers eyes towards the point of interest a photograph-leading lines Lines can also alter the overall feeling/mood of an image. Lines can be vertical, horizontal, diagonal, curved, organic, or implied. Lines can be short or long, thick or thin. Lines can lead you away or move you forward an image.A line’s emotional effect on an image cannot be overlooked. They sometimes feel restful soothing rigid active guiding or threatening.

*Thin lines can be experienced by some as unstable, and by others as vulnerable.

*Thick lines can be experienced as rigid and dependent, or can be experienced as dominating or stern.

*Curved lines are often perceived as forceful chaotic sharp and threatening.

*Jagged lines can be perceived as forceful, chaotic, sharp, and threatening.

Vertical lines

This photo has many lines in it.It has a horizontal line at the top of the wheel barrel. There is some organic lines such as the weeds and the grass,even leaves.there are vertical lines from the fence and the side of the wheel barrel.And it's also easy to miss the diagonal lines on the left and right of the wheel barrel.

this sphere is supported by a vertical line "the pole".The ball is really eye catching and works well with the background.

The paper crane made with the is really elegant. It has vertical,horizontal,and some parallel lines.The lines complement the color scheme in this piece.

There are vertical lines,organic lines,and horizontal lines.

This picture was interesting, I really like how I've added the Vertical,horizontal,And possibly organic line with the water spouting up.

I feel that I see implied lines,my imagination draws them from the holes here.then when I see those lines they are some what leading me in the picture,as a leading line.

This pole is a great example of parallel and vertical lines.The dots and imperfections on the pole sort of makes some implied lines.

2018's LINES PICTURES

Organic lines is easily the most chaotic as it is based on the natural world,and the natural world does have perfect lines everywhere ad that is an example of how this plant is. they draw many kinds of lines bu the common one with things like this are organic lines.

My piece here is interesting as the crops near the center make up a line that isn't there, this is what an implied line is.

think about stars or a connect the dots sheet,when you draw the line physically or mentally it is there just isn't truly seen yet. that is why I like this picture it reminded me of those type of things.

this is another example of the implied line. you can now see it can you not...

Also most of these pictures have the right type of shot that may lead someone into the picture , even for a second. "leading lines"

The top of the green object is a horizontal line and also the grey object is making up vertical lines that lead to the far reach. the picture is creating an image that will make you think about what the end of the leading line is...

the to garden beds here create a parallel line. The garden beds help the picture by breaking it up a little so it isn't as cluttered .

This also uses parellel lines but the shot has more pop to it than the top as the top is less chaotic, I wanted this picture to have more effect on the mind for at least a second or to.

This photo uses vertical and organic lines mostly to show the viewer how the crops look in this perspective.

The leading lines here are the bricks that make up the wall is if it was a pathway going out to the distance, leading lines take many forms of landscapes.