Leading Lines

Composition continued...

We talked about basic rules of thirds and the eye movement created by subject placement in the last installment. This time we'll discuss leading lines and the use of them not only in nature but when we add them to a pose to create interest.
Above are a few examples of leading lines used in portraiture.
The use of leading lines moves our eyes through the image. Holding our interest by allowing us to visually move through the image and discovering the elements of interest throughout.
These lines are easily found in nature, in fences, streams, roads, tree lines, etc.. but in portraiture to create the same interest we have to use the body, limbs, & hair to create that same movement.