leading lines?
Apr 16, 2019 10:28:03 #
Would these qualify as leading lines and is this where I should post them
Apr 16, 2019 10:31:14 #
They look more like highway stripes ...
But yes, they'd meet the leading line definition. But in both cases, you might have a stronger composition if you'd driven a bit further down each of these roads and gotten closer to the nature feature rather than man's addition to the environment.
Take the first image as an example. Open the image full screen and then view 100% by clicking onto one of the reflectors on the right of the road, so the center strip moves toward the left 1/3 vertical guide, the horizon is along the center line, and the mountain tops following the top 1/3 guide. I think the same 'leading line' of the highway exists, but is better tied / leads to the distant mountains.
But yes, they'd meet the leading line definition. But in both cases, you might have a stronger composition if you'd driven a bit further down each of these roads and gotten closer to the nature feature rather than man's addition to the environment.
Take the first image as an example. Open the image full screen and then view 100% by clicking onto one of the reflectors on the right of the road, so the center strip moves toward the left 1/3 vertical guide, the horizon is along the center line, and the mountain tops following the top 1/3 guide. I think the same 'leading line' of the highway exists, but is better tied / leads to the distant mountains.
Apr 16, 2019 11:12:28 #
Apr 16, 2019 13:51:54 #
R Dubs wrote:
Thank you for your input it is help full criticism
And, adjust exposure in imagine 1 by about 1-ΒΌ stops to lighten.
Apr 16, 2019 18:33:14 #
Thanks for the input but am hoping to take better photos not paint over what is natural
Apr 17, 2019 05:51:09 #
The outside edges of the highway are creating a funnel that leads to the point of interest, right to the mountains in photo #1. I think the horizon can be straightened a bit. This is definitely the place for this type of image and question.
Apr 17, 2019 09:32:06 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
They look more like highway stripes ...
Take the first image as an example. Open the image full screen and then view 100% by clicking onto one of the reflectors on the right of the road, so the center strip moves toward the left 1/3 vertical guide, the horizon is along the center line, and the mountain tops following the top 1/3 guide. I think the same 'leading line' of the highway exists, but is better tied / leads to the distant mountains.
Take the first image as an example. Open the image full screen and then view 100% by clicking onto one of the reflectors on the right of the road, so the center strip moves toward the left 1/3 vertical guide, the horizon is along the center line, and the mountain tops following the top 1/3 guide. I think the same 'leading line' of the highway exists, but is better tied / leads to the distant mountains.
A longer lens would do the same thing and preserve pixels. Long lenses are often discounted when shooting landscapes but can often give a more dramatic composition.
Apr 17, 2019 09:39:00 #
Thanks joehel 2 but the horizon does actuality run slanted if I straighten it the road tilts
Apr 17, 2019 09:42:41 #
Good point Jerry I had a longer lens ,just didn't use it. When this situation arises again I'll try it
Apr 17, 2019 10:09:48 #
OK I cropped and moved the road to the left cloned out the road center line and the reflector posts lightened slightly and gave it a little more saturation. The only PP program I have is elements 10 and I am not adapt with it question is does this improve the photo. 
Apr 17, 2019 10:22:27 #
R Dubs wrote:
OK I cropped and moved the road to the left cloned out the road center line and the reflector posts lightened slightly and gave it a little more saturation. The only PP program I have is elements 10 and I am not adapt with it question is does this improve the photo.
I like it better! I don't think you needed to remove the center stripe. One of the comments about the exposure still applies. I'd bring the top margin down still just a bit more so the clouds in the upper right corner exit the frame through the corner of the image. These are all things that take practice, including more invisible removal of components of the original. It's takes practice, both the composing and image capture and the editing.
Apr 17, 2019 10:39:26 #
Apr 17, 2019 12:14:33 #
Apr 17, 2019 12:45:07 #
R Dubs wrote:
Would these qualify as leading lines and is this where I should post them
Hi R Dubs,
Normally, leading lines are used to help guide the viewer to the image subject. I was taught to avoid leading lines that lead to nowhere. In your second shot the rocks and the canyon thru them are very prominent, making them the image subject. IMO, the road acts as a good leading line guiding the viewer to and thru the rocks. In your first image, the road, not the distant mountains, is the most prominent feature in the image. The road becomes the image subject leading to nowhere. IMO, the first doesn't work well as a leading line.
Respectfully, just my opinion, YMMV.
Mike
Apr 17, 2019 13:46:53 #
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