How to take perfect pictures every time

Leading Lines



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Use lines to draw attention to your subject.

A leading line can be almost anything: a road, path, sidewalk, fence, river, hedge, tree line or shadow. You will not find a strong leading line around every subject, but you should look for them if they are there and take advantage of them. Lines in a picture should lead into, not out of, the picture, and they should lead your eye toward the main subject.

Sometimes it is a matter of choosing the right angle or point of view to make leading lines lead into the picture. Starting a leading line from the corner of your picture will often improve composition.


Remember: Watch for strong lines that lead to your subject.



Examples of Leading Lines
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Created by Lois Wood | Send email to lwood@aea1.k12.ia.us

Updated July 26, 1999