PH2(AC) Mark Kettenhofen302.297Figure 5-13.–Diagonal lines convey a feeling of dynamic action.row of phone poles, or more complex line elements,such as curves, shapes, tones, and colors. Lines that leadthe eye or direct attention are referred to as leading lines.A good leading line is one that starts near the bottomcorner of the scene and continues unbroken until itreaches the point of interest (fig. 5-12). It should end atthis point; otherwise, attention is carried beyond theprimary subject of the photograph. The apparentdirection of lines can often be changed by simplychanging viewpoint or camera angle.Vertical, diagonal, horizontal, and curved linescreate different moods. Vertical lines communicate asense of strength, rigidity, power, and solidarity to theviewer. On the other hand, horizontal lines representpeace, tranquillity, and quietness. A generally acceptedpractice is to use a vertical format for pictures havingpredominantly vertical lines and horizontal format forpictures having predominantly horizontal lines. Again,this is a generally accepted practice, NOT a rule.Diagonal lines represent movement, action, andspeed. A picture with diagonal lines conveys a feelingof dynamic action even when the subject is static(fig. 5-13). Curved lines present a sense of grace,5-15
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