30 Photos That Make Use of Leading Lines

Photo by Haoyu Bian / Unsplash License

Photo by Haoyu Bian / Unsplash License

When it comes to photography composition, there are many different rules and principles that you can follow. One of the most effective ways to create interesting photos is to make use of leading lines that guide the eye of the viewer.

When you’re photographing landscapes and urban landscapes, there are a number of different ways to use leading lines. Sometimes the lines be appear in nature, and other times it will be man-made objects that create the line. Some of the options include:

  • Roads and railroads
  • Sidewalks
  • Bridges
  • Buildings
  • Power Lines
  • Mountains
  • Coast lines
  • Trees

This page showcases 30 photos that should provide with inspiration and spark some creativity about how to use leading lines in your own photos.

→ Related reading: Helpful Composition Rules for Landscape Photography

Photo by Irina Iriser / Pexels License

Photo by Irina Iriser / Pexels License

 

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Photo by Ilze Lucero / Unsplash License

Photo by Ilze Lucero / Unsplash License

 

Photo by Matt Seymour / Unsplash License

Photo by Matt Seymour / Unsplash License

 

Photo by Haoyu Bian / Unsplash License

Photo by Haoyu Bian / Unsplash License

 

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Photo by Abigail Lynn / Unsplash License

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Photo by Ole Witt / Unsplash License

Photo by Ole Witt / Unsplash License

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