Using leading lines is a composition technique that features lines in nature or a man-made world to draw the viewer’s eye to the intended subject of the photograph. Leading lines are a powerful compositional tool because our eyes are naturally drawn to the lines within a certain scene. We instinctively follow these lines to see where they go and when used well in photography, the lines lead our gaze towards the subject in the image.
Leading lines are most commonly used in landscape photography, but are great for all genre of photography like street photography, still life photography, portraits, architectural photography, macro photography, etc. Leading lines are so evident in photographs and they are powerful tools to instantly bring attention to the subject or the most important part of a photograph.
Check out the following great examples of leading lines and in case you want to learn more about this handy composition technique.
Leading lines can be of various types, for example, vertical, horizontal, diagonal or curved. Having curved or diagonal leading lines can help to add more depth or a dynamic mood to an image depending on the content and how it is used. When using leading lines, observe the scene or location, move around and find the best angle and perspective to make use of the lines in the best way possible.
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