Diagonals

Diagonals

Diagonals Diagonals bring energy, movement and tension into a photograph. Horizontals feel at rest and verticals feel upright and still, but a diagonal suggests action: something rising, falling or moving through the frame. A strong diagonal running corner to corner...
Vertical Lines

Vertical Lines

Vertical Lines A vertical line composition uses a strong upright line to structure the frame and carry the eye up or down through the image. Verticals suggest height, stability and order. Repeated people or objects along a vertical line add a sense of rhythm and...
Radiating Lines

Radiating Lines

Radiating Lines A radiating composition is built on lines that spread outwards from a single point, like the spokes of a wheel or the rays of a star. The eye is drawn to the point where the lines meet, which makes it a strong place for the subject. The lines also give...
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