jfantasma

Ok.. I was all prepared for this last week for hump day and then I realized that it wasn't our (twin Jims') time to host LOL. I almost trampled all over poor Annette. I didn't even realize it until after I had already posted the link so I just changed it but didn't get any hits on it so I will go for round two.... As follows

I was trying to think of a subject I hardly seen before and something I can hone my own skills on so I though of this challenge although it is kind of two challenges in one.

Viewpoints are a great tool for us in photography if you use them properly. Before photographing your subject, take time to think about where you will shoot it from. Our viewpoint has a massive impact on the composition of our photo, and as a result it can greatly affect the message that the shot conveys. Rather than just shooting from eye level, consider photographing from high above, down at ground level, from the side, from the back, from a long way away, from very close up, and so on. I prefer this challenge to be from the high point just to make it a challenge.

Leading lines: When we look at a photo our eye is naturally drawn along lines. By thinking about how you place lines in your composition, you can affect the way we view the image, pulling us into the picture, towards the subject, or on a journey "through" the scene. There are many different types of line - straight, diagonal, curvy, zigzag, radial etc - and each can be used to enhance our photo's composition.

So let's see what you all come up with, I would like to see at least one photo that has both viewpoint and leading lines in the same photo..... Am I cruel or what!!

Most important LET'S HAVE A BLAST!!!

These are some from my nature walk a couple of weeks ago to one of My favorite places. I was in search of Eagles because they hang out here during the winter because they love trout, it's thier favorite food.... But I didn't run into any.

Leading line to the lake


view point to leading lines to nowhere


View point from above and leading line (train)


View point and some lines (Pueblo Reservior, Pueblo, Colorado)


From my Colorado Springs walk

aleone63 Loc: Some place in Wisconsin

Great challenge and it's all good there my brother!

had to post another doggy photo the line is leading to the course

jfantasma

Amazing! love the puppies nicely done! Thanks Sis

aleone63 Loc: Some place in Wisconsin

jfantasma

Sweet scenery Love this shot. Should be hanging on a wall somewhere.

jfantasma

A few more from this mornings drive... Ironically I have another shot from a couple of years ago that is almost identical of bishops castle

From Below

suejay50 Loc: Devon, UK

Here is a road shot - leading to the town....does the gnu shot count as they dont show a viewpoint?

Road to Loarre


WAtch out - gnu's about

Bushido Loc: No Where and Every Where

Again from last Suday's shoot with Peanut. Will have to look for some lines to night. Just for you Pat I did all color and no B&Ws.

Peanut with her own perspective

judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

Great shots! Like the subject...I'll work on it :thumbup: Thanks for hosting!

judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

Neat gnu shot is fabulous! :thumbup:

judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

Castle shot is fascinating! You Rock!

Leading lines-Poly chrome Pass-Denali Park


Permafrost Damage Antique Buildings in Dawson City,Yukon


Yukon Meets Klondike River -Dawson City-Yukon,Canada


Road to Valdez-from car shot


Above cropped out car

suejay50 Loc: Devon, UK

Thanks - it was interesting trying to make it! Work in progress still....

finsntwisters Loc: Fly over country(Neb)

Leading into the trees at one of my favorite spots...

Around the bend...

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

Some very very good shots!

jfantasma

These are great! I think these will work! See a view point is a freebie because the view can be from below, above, the side from the top down, bottom up.... You get it. just a fancy way of saying different perspective.