Understanding Leading Lines in Landscape Photography

What is the leading lines composition technique in photography?

• A method to blur the background

• A technique to lead the viewer's eye through the image

• A way to enhance color saturation

• A method to increase image contrast.

Which of the following is NOT an important aspect of using leading lines in composition?

• Leads the viewer into the photograph

• Leads the viewer from one point to another

• Creates confusion in the image

• Creates the illusion of depth.

What is the purpose of leading the viewer into the scene with leading lines?

• To distract them

• To guide them to the main subject of interest

• To confuse them

• To make the image look busy.

Fill in the blank: Leading lines can lead the viewer from the _______ to the background.

• sky

• foreground

• middle ground

• horizon

Which type of line represents strength in a photograph?

• Horizontal

• Curved

• Vertical

• Diagonal

Diagonal lines in photography are interesting because they represent ______.

• Calmness

• Strength

• Energy

• Danger

Which of the following is a benefit of using leading lines in landscape photography?

• It makes the photograph less interesting

• It forces the viewer to scan the photograph from foreground to background

• It reduces the depth of the photograph

• It makes the photograph black and white.

What is a leading line?

• A line that directs the viewer's eye

• A line that divides the image

• A line that is always horizontal

• A line that is always vertical.

What effect does the author say that leading lines are the simplest method of creating in an image?

• 2 dimensional

• 3 dimensional

• Vertigo

• Hyperfocal

"S"-curves in photos connect many parts into the composition, but they can also make the viewer feel something. What can they make the viewer feel?

• Excitement

• Danger

• Tired

• Soothing