17 October 2009

Lead in Lines

Lead in lines provide a natural entry point into the composition and carry the eye into the scene. These could be rivers, streams, walls and hedges in landscapes or arms and legs in portraits - any line that travels into and through the frame works well. Diagonal lines should ideally run from bottom left to top right.
Converging lines are more powerful as they not only lead the eye through the scene but they also add a strong sense of distance and depth and make the composition look three-dimensional.

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