Leading Lines

[homank76]

D7000
24-70mm @ 24mm
ISO 800
Sht 1/60
F/5

Converted to B&W with LR3, added contrast and more black with some vignetting.

[autofocus]

Leading lines are those that lead your eyes to the subject, and in your image, that is nice overall, there really isn't a well defined subject where those lines converge. Maybe more a study of perspective?

[windrider86]

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[KongeTorsk]

Perhaps if you can still return to that area, you could walk up a bit further to make those leading lines, lead into the mountain or hill in the background just a tad more? Great shot.

[homank76]

Thanks for the advise Autofocus,

This thread is about to be deleted and I'll be banned soon as I don't know what kind of question that should be asked.

[windrider86]

no you wont!! I promise. You'll get it and once you do, I'm thinking we all better run. lol. Just teasing. I do enjoy your posts and especially like the fact that you are another Smugger!
Now maybe you can teach me something and tell me how you are getting your photos linked to your smug account?

[Hill Country Hack]

I personally like symmetry photos and I like what you have done. I do have to agree there is a subject missing so I find myself searching.

I noticed the two sides of the canal are not alike. The small patios on both sides of the canal are not in the same mirror locations. There is one one the near left and the partner on the right is missing. It looks like they match up further out.

I personally may have set my lens height to match the height of the walkway.

Your processing is well done but not a personal favorite of mine (personal choice I know). I'm sure there are many who like this type of processing.

Keep them coming.

[Krusty79]

I like the shot even though there is no real focal point. I like the perspective. However, if you want to emphasize the leading lines, why would you use f/5? I would have used something like f/11 for more DOF and ISO 100 for the best image quality.

[shruggy63]

I don't really think much of the idea of the picture being just symmetrical, it's a fairly strong triangular composition surely? It doesn't need foreground interest. It's a more contemplative image? In a classic Parisian style.

[homank76]

I appreciate everyone's thoughts so far and this what I need to help me get better. Now that I know what leading lines are actually suppose to be, I'll make that my theme for this weekend.