photogrl57 Loc: Tennessee

Welcome to Day 61 :) and the start of our third month. Today we are going to take a look at Geometric Perspective
(sometimes called linear perspective .. or vanishing point perspective). Geometric Perspective
makes subjects in a photograph look like they recede into distant space, appearing smaller the farther they
are away from you. The lens needs to be seeing a larger area in order for the vanishing point effect to register
with the viewer..so don't use zoom, keep the camera on the widest view (smallest number).
Because of this, landscape photography is where the use of vanishing point is most often seen. Roads,
train tracks, piers and other large man-made structures created with parallel lines all make excellent subjects
for vanishing point photography. Naturally there is going to be a vanishing point everywhere you look.. it's not
something that I pay much attention to, so the goal of this challenge is to get us to notice them as we look around.
For anybody snowed in or otherwise occupied .. the archives are a wonderful resource.
This first photo I put red lines on to make it easier to see where the vanishing point would be in each scene.
I look forward to seeing what y'all come up with.

examples .. click the download button to see them larger




pet cemetary


sideways vanishing point

Janice Loc: Kentucky

These are wonderful photogrl. I think I will get some good examples of this tomorrow while I am out!I hope so anyway. LOL

Janice Loc: Kentucky

This is off the subject but this is a very touching video from you tube that I truly think every one of you will thoroughly enjoy! I hope you will watch - I promise it is worth it. This kid has great talent and a very loving, dedicated father.
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=9xwCG0Ey2Mg

I forgot to say that this is from my neck of the woods, I lived in Louisville around 20 years, now I live in the boonies.

Frankie Loc: Florida

Sher, The ladies said they had been quiet long enough...they wanted to see if that new little "chick" was here yet

Sher Loc: Colorful Colorado

Hey, this one looks like a party.... Great shot and thank you. It is almost 3 in the morning here and they just gave her an epideral so we're still hanging in there

Sher Loc: Colorful Colorado

Love how the corners of buildings look this way... That colorful one in your first shot is cool...

Roadrunner Loc: Quebec, Canada

That pic reminds me of me back in my Navy days.... :wink:

RiverNan Loc: Eastern Pa

I dont really like getting choked up so early in the morning.

Sher...can you bring on some baby joy...??

vanishing points....hm

RiverNan Loc: Eastern Pa

ok ok ok,,,,I know the third one doesnt really follow the rule, but it did not take long for it to vanish...
Day tripping on the motorcycle to High Point, NJ
Gnocchi for din din
Heading out early today so Ill have a chance to look for more.

martinfisherphoto Loc: Lake Placid Florida

Rivernan, love the shot from the cycle, great perspective. Here's a couple from yesterday. The Clouds were popping, so I went back to the tracks........
Download for extended view

Fred Ann Loc: New Brunswick, Canada

When I think of vanishing points railroad tracks come to my mind and living in a railroad town I have a couple pictures that I have found in my photo archives,

PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area

Love your humor Nan (p1)

PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area

p1 -especially like the rr tracks. and the POV in last one.

Roadrunner Loc: Quebec, Canada

Another day, another job....

Back after #2 coffee

Fred Ann Loc: New Brunswick, Canada

Our province of New Brunswick still has a few covered bridges in use today and they serve well to illustrate a vanishing point. Here are a couple of my favourites