From 52 Frames: You have 7 days to create a photo that uses lines coming in from your edges and corners, in order to draw the viewer’s attention to the main part of your photo.
Leading lines are one of the most powerful compositional tools in photography. Leading lines are lines that come into your frame from an edge, ideally a corner, that directs the viewer’s eye towards your scene or main subject. It’s like an arrow that says, “Look here! This is what I want you to see!” Picture a road stretching out before you, long roots of a tree guiding you towards the main trunk, or even outstretched arms of a loved one asking for a hug!
Leading lines don’t have to be straight; they can come in from the corners (ideally) or any edge of your frame. You could have one leading line, or many in a single frame.
Keep an eye out for these lines in your surroundings, from interesting patterns to unique shapes and structures. Get creative with angles and perspectives. Experiment by getting low or climbing high to make those lines stand out.
This is a Photo of Al Capone hanging in the hallway at Ark. Law Enf. Training Academy that I submitted for this weeks Photo Challenge.
