Lead in lines- tips for good Photography - Wishing you all a very Happy New Year!

When composing a picture look for the edge or line of an object to make a strong link to the main subject of your picture whether that is a person, another object or a landmark. For example in this picture the chain and rope are obvious foreground features leading to the main object in the middleground.

This is particularly important in landscapes where the eye can be drawn from one part of the picture deeper into the image if it is well composed. Here the sinuous stone walls lead the eye into the bridge.

This can also be true of pictures of people where the surrounding objects can be used to focus the attention of the viewer. It may also make your portrait shots more interesting and unusual. This picture of Oona playing uses the line of the flute to lead the eye in, and because of the angle it becomes a profile portrait.

Any comments on these 'helpful tips' greatly appreciated.

I hope you have a happy New Year!

Richard