The power of lines in photographic structure

Lead: The influence of lines on the picture in composition can not be ignored. Flexible use of lines can make the composition more profound and dynamic.

Let me give you a simple example:

Will the photo above look more three-dimensional? This is the sense of depth created by the use of lines in composition. Convergence lines intersect at infinity, and parallel lines that should be equal in length gradually become shorter and shorter visually. These lines create a sense of distance and space. I marked these lines so that we can see what it does:

Of course, not every landscape has such obvious lines. The example just given is as classic as a textbook. When shooting, composition needs our imagination and creativity. In the landscape photo below, the two triangles in the foreground point to the distant sunset and the rocks protruding from the sea.

Of course, not every landscape has such obvious lines. The example just given is as classic as a textbook. When shooting, composition needs our imagination and creativity. In the landscape photo below, the two triangles in the foreground point to the distant sunset and the rocks protruding from the sea.

Here, the pointing line is a hidden line, which does not really exist, but its direction is determined by the shape of the foreground below the screen.

Looking at this photo from different angles, we can also draw different conclusions. By cutting the original image, we will get photos with different aspect ratios and prominent horizontal lines. The special aspect ratio and the distant horizontal line create a sense of stability and balance:

One of the most important and obvious lines is the horizontal line, and the wavy line balanced with the horizontal line also makes the picture more dynamic.

So we can draw the conclusion that:

A stable horizontal line can bring peace and tranquility;

Slant lines can bring excitement and vitality;

In landscape photography, wide-angle lens will make the boundary between foreground and infinity more obvious.

Use lines outside the scene

Lines play an important role in landscape photography, but for other photography categories, we also need eyes to dig lines. The line is straight or curved, even tangible and intangible, and the invisible line represents a state of affairs. The following photo is a diagonal composition, which brings vitality to the picture.

Next is a picture with vertical lines. The vertical red paper echoes the lines of the wooden wall next to it. There is also a red rope passing through the picture, breaking the layout of the vertical line. Vertical composition is not as active and stable as diagonal composition.

Lines in a portrait

What is the function of lines in portrait works? The following photo uses arm lines to focus the audience's attention on this person's face:

? In this picture, lines represent the contrast between dark background, black clothes and fair skin.

Write it at the end

There are lines everywhere in front of the camera, which is very useful. There are many ways to use lines, such as eliminating irrelevant elements in the picture, making the composition as simple as possible and highlighting the existence of lines. There are a lot of basic knowledge about lines, but when they are actually used, people may have different opinions. Being able to express your views is success.