Define - Lines

Define - Lines

Horizontal Lines - A line that follows the horizon. Horizontal lines can be used to represent rest, timelessness and permanency. Horizons are a common type of horizontal line. Horizontal lines can also make photographs seem static. They also convey tranquillity.

Vertical Lines - A line which travels either up or down. Vertical lines have the ability to convey different moods such as power and strength.

Diagonal Lines - Diagonal lines are neither horizontal or vertical and usually cut straight across the image. Diagonal lines work well to draw the viewers eye through the photograph. They create points of interest and intersect with other lines in the image. They also convey the idea of change, action and movement.

Curved Lines - A line which flows fluently and is not a straight line. Curved lines create calm and quiet feeling in a photograph.

Leading Lines - Leading lines refers to composition whereby the viewers eye is attracted to lines that lead to a specific point on the image.

Converging Lines - Two or more lines which meet at the same point. In photography, converging lines can be used to show depth.

I feel that the above images all show lines well and also show different types of lines which create different effects and feelings within the images.