Curved lines, similar to diagonals, lead the viewer trough the image. However, curved lines are able to do so much more softly, slowly and with more grace.
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| 55mm, 1/100 secs, f/2.8, ISO 200 |
Although the scene includes a number of ovals, it's the curve of the orange slice that draws the viewer's attention, which in turn leads the eye to the out of focus hot drink.
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| 55mm, 1/160 secs, f/8, ISO 400 |
This scene naturally draws the eye from front to back along the wall. Unfortunately, the subject at the end of the wall isn't worth the wait. Instead I chose a narrow depth of field and focussed on the texture of the old stone wall at the front of the frame. I'm yet to decide whether breaking the norms of leading the viewer into the frame is effective.
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| 20mm, 1/200 secs, f/20, ISO 400 |
A stretched 'S' shape moves the viewer from front to back in this shot. It's made all the more appealing by the crest of the hill at the top of the frame - the viewer is unable to complete his/her journey.
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| 35mm, 1/250 secs, f/5, ISO 400 |
Just at the point when I was struggling to see any further curves I spotter this set of shopping trolleys. The series of curves overpower the appearance of a couple of parallel lines in the foreground.
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