Leading Lines.
This week’s Lens-Artists Challenge is hosted by Tina at Travel and Trifles. The challenge this week is to share photos incorporating the compositional element, Leading Lines.
I was excited to see this as the challenge since it is one of my favorite elements to use. I had many examples that I could share but decided to cull it to ten.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge.
Location: 1st NW. Roanoke, VA.
Given that today is the day that the U.S. celebrates Martin Luther King Jr Day, I thought this photo from my current city would be the perfect opener.
Carvin’s Cove Dock.
Location: 9744 Resevoir Rd. Roanoke, VA.
Along with the first photo, this photo was taken during my A-Z photo challenge in February 2018. It was a crisp winter day and the shoreline of the lake was frozen. There wasn’t any wind and no kayakers had arrived yet so the water was still, reflecting the mountains perfectly.
Folly Beach Pier.
Location: 101 E. Arctic Ave. Folly Beach, SC.
It was a foggy day in Folly Beach. You can just make out the coastline and the horizon through the gray.
I loved how the pigeons arranged themselves just perfectly for me (except #5, he was a little grumpy and refused to look longingly toward the sand).
Second Presbyterian Church.
Location: 342 Meeting Street. Charleston, SC..
This church was an outgrowth of the First (Scots) Presbyterian Church. It was built in 1811.
I like the way the trees helped frame the shot, taking you right up the path and to the door.
Hyde Park.
Location: Hyde Park. London, England.
It rained for most of my two days in London. I loved how the wetness added interest to this shot.
Queen’s Hamlet at The Palace of Versailles.
Location: Place d’Armes, 78000 Versailles, France.
The Queen’s Hamlet was one of my favorite places at the Palace of Versailles. For more, check out this post: The Queen’s Hamlet. There are also other posts in my archives from our visit to the Palace of Versailles.
Stirling Castle.
Location: Stirling Castle. Stirling, Scotland.
On my first trip to Scotland, we took the train up to Stirling Castle for a day trip. You can see more from that trip in these posts: Day Trip to Stirling Castle, Doors of Stirling, and The King’s Old Building at Stirling Castle.
The Cloisters.
Location: The University of Glasgow. Glasgow, Scotland.
When I traveled to Scotland, I already knew that The Cloisters were on my “must-see” list and they did not disappoint.
For more from the University of Glasgow, check out these posts: The Cloisters at
Wonderwall.
Location: University of Strathclyde. Glasgow, Scotland.
I love street art. Glasgow is filled with many murals. I love how this one takes you through a story down the building. For this mural and others in Glasgow, check out these posts: Murals of Glasgow and Walking the Mural Trail in Glasgow.
Holyrood Abbey.
Location: The Palace of Holyroodhouse. Edinburgh, Scotland.
And lastly, my visit to Holyrood Abbey. These ruins were just breathtaking. I just love old architecture. You can see more photos from this visit by checking out this post: Visiting Holyrood Abbey.
What are your favorite “rules” of composition?
Let your light shine!
Amy
Those are great images and examples of leading lines, Amy. The pigeons were pretty good!
I love those archways too.
I like the rule of thirds, triangles, and leading lines of course.
Thank you, Deborah! The archways in Scotland were some of my favorites!
I do use the rule of thirds as well. I’m not sure I’ve ever intentionally used triangles although I’m sure they probably exist in some of my photos. I may have to experiment with this one! 🙂
I love the birds and all of the shots of Scotland!
Thank you, Pam! Scotland is so gorgeous and needs no help. I do appreciate those birds cooperating though. 😉
All beautiful shots, especially the Stirling Castle one. What an amazing view.
Teresa
Thank you so much, Teresa!! 🙂
That quite at the end was a nice graphic and nice content – and Amy, your variety of leading lines took us around the world
Thank you!!! 🙂
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I am finally heading to Glasgow later this year.. will definitely be reading up on your other posts!
Oh yay!!! You will love it there!! I hope to have the chance to go back! I still haven’t seen all that I’d like to see.
Wow, Amy! Interesting concept how the pigeons arranged themselves just for you:) I appreciate the quote at the end.
Lovely pictures ya i like most pigeons army .
Thank you!! I loved the way those pigeons were line up. I’m so glad that I was able to ​capture them. 🙂
Huh – if I was to look through my photos, I would see many similar ones to these above. Apparently I really like leading lines too and didn’t even know it 🙂
Add my vote for the photo with the pigeons. I love it when nature cooperates with me for a photo like this!
I think that we probably use the “rules” without recognizing we’re doing it because that’s what is most pleasing to the eye. I didn’t know about the “rules” when I started photographing. I just chose my composition based on what I thought might look best.
Right?! Nature, especially the moving types, rarely cooperate. I was very grateful they chose to stay still. 🙂
There’s a lot to be said for instinct 🙂
Nice post, from the comments, looks like I’m not alone digging your Folly Beach Pier shot.
Thank you! Yes, the Folly Beach Pier shot seems to be the favorite. I quite like that one as well. 🙂
These are wonderful from start to finish Amy. I agree, combining good instincts with knowledge of compositional suggestions is a very powerful skill set. Clearly your instincts are right on the money!
Thank you so much, Tina!! 🙂
Excellent selections. Love the MLK bridge, and the pigeons. Well done. I used to jog in Hyde Park (a claim to fame).
Thank you! Hyde Park looks like the perfect place to jog. I would have loved to have wandered around more. I was only in London for two days. Not nearly enough time for all that I would want to see. 🙂
Excellent! I love archways of course, but my favorite in this great gallery is – the pigeon line. The blur of the sea and the fading colours – so great.
Thank you! The pigeon line seems to be the favorite. I’m partial to it myself. 🙂
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I really like your shot with the pigeons. 🙂
Thank you so much! 🙂
Great collection! I agree, the depth of the wet road really adds to the shot in Hyde Park.
Thanks, Joey!! 🙂