Leading Lines Composition
Characteristics of this type of shot: A clear, leading line in the ice leads the viewer’s eye into the frame.
Ingredients: The leading lines are what’s driving this shot. Finding something in the foreground that leads the viewer’s eyes into the frame is what you’re looking for. In this example, I walked around the lake looking for cracks in the ice that were aiming at the mountains in the background. I could find cracks leading in every direction out there, but the only ones you care about are the ones aiming in the direction you want to lead the viewer. Once I found that crack, I set my tripod down right behind it, and ...
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