Lines: Weekly Photography Challenge
This week your photographic challenge is to shoot and share an image or two on the theme of ‘lines’.
‘Lines’ are all around us – they’re in architecture, they’re in landscapes, they’re in many of the things we use on a day to day basis.
In photography spotting lines and working with them can really help with composition and have a dynamic impact on an image – they’re also really helpful in leading the eye of people through an image. We’ve talked about using lines in composition numerous times in the past – check out these articles before you go shooting:
- Using Horizontal Lines in Photography
- Using Vertical Lines in Photography
- Using Diagonal Lines in Photography
- How to Use Converging Lines to Enhance Your Photography
Once you’ve taken your ‘Lines’ image upload it to your favourite photo sharing site and either share a link to it or – embed it in the comments using the our new tool to do so.
If you tag your photos on Flickr, Instagram, Twitter or other sites with Tagging tag them as #DPSLINES to help others find them. Linking back to this page might also help others know what you’re doing so that they can share in the fun.
Also – don’t forget to check out some of the images posted in our last challenge – Nature challenge where there were some great images submitted.




99 Responses to “Lines: Weekly Photography Challenge” - Add Yours
March 9th, 2013 at 6:21 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ankur_dreams/8532437219/in/set-72157632937776227
March 9th, 2013 at 6:23 am
March 9th, 2013 at 7:09 am
http://500px.com/photo/22377607
March 9th, 2013 at 7:09 am
Great subject, I was instantly reminded of a visit to Karlovy Vary.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lendog64/5438053955/
March 9th, 2013 at 7:10 am
March 9th, 2013 at 7:44 am
Oh man, this is one of my favorite subjects! In fact, I have a gallery show that opens tonight on this very subject. It seems everywhere I look, I am drawn to lines.
Here’s some recent images from Philadelphia, PA:
http://jeffejensen.blogspot.com/2012/12/philly.html
March 9th, 2013 at 7:50 am
I love it. … I tried to post earlier, but it came out empty.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8195/8446094300_58aa601161_c.jpg
March 9th, 2013 at 7:51 am
A pylon is an excellent object for lines.
http://thoschmiphotos.blogspot.de/2012/03/pylon.html
March 9th, 2013 at 8:21 am
lines in an abandoned factory…
http://farzinphoto.com/archives/genuine-hardwood-floor-at-packard/
March 9th, 2013 at 9:06 am
http://cherriezell.wordpress.com/2013/03/09/dps-weekly-challenge-line/
I’m a digital learner, and as a result find these prompts to have a go very helpful. Thank you.
March 9th, 2013 at 9:44 am
my lines:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949112@N02/8518722165/in/set-72157632777156007
March 9th, 2013 at 10:49 am
a bench in the snow
March 9th, 2013 at 10:50 am
Here’s one from NOLA:
http://taustinoconnor.zenfolio.com/p9574725/e5399dcf8
March 9th, 2013 at 10:52 am
From a covered bridge.
March 9th, 2013 at 11:08 am
have a nice weekend
http://www.flickr.com/photos/inkid/8191275471/
March 9th, 2013 at 11:41 am
March 9th, 2013 at 11:45 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rob_369/8540983270/in/photostream/
March 9th, 2013 at 1:59 pm
Lines in a stair
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mloyolarivera/7940532670/in/photostream
March 9th, 2013 at 2:10 pm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/73481282@N04/8254472631/in/photostream
March 9th, 2013 at 6:14 pm
Exam time !!
http://500px.com/photo/27775507
March 9th, 2013 at 8:16 pm
Have a great weekend
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotisto-pizoto/8522046712/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotisto-pizoto/8533821461/in/photostream
March 9th, 2013 at 8:48 pm
First timer
http://totallynotandre.tumblr.com/post/34557302032
March 9th, 2013 at 8:50 pm
http://500px.com/photo/27783035?from=set/673397
March 9th, 2013 at 10:31 pm
My entry for this week’s challenge:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/78973795@N03/8540224733/in/photostream
March 9th, 2013 at 10:49 pm
http://500px.com/photo/27790223?from=set/687661
March 9th, 2013 at 11:13 pm
Field of new sown maze
http://flic.kr/p/e1HZFR
March 9th, 2013 at 11:33 pm
I haven’t been here for a long time. Thought I would share this morning.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cdscottphoto/sets/72157632951299881/
March 9th, 2013 at 11:54 pm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/satesh/8482398544/
March 10th, 2013 at 1:12 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/54296162@N06/8297318676
March 10th, 2013 at 3:01 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/93704247@N02/8540796229/in/set-72157632930123177
March 10th, 2013 at 3:28 am
Thanks for the contest!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gregeigsti/8523003110/
March 10th, 2013 at 3:39 am
When I use the “add images to your comment” below my post does not show up. Linking to jpg on Flickr and have tried medium and thumbnail.
So here is another lines photo from my Flickr PhotoStream
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8507/8469299559_92aa047f76_t.jpg
March 10th, 2013 at 3:43 am
Larger size than the thumbnail previously posted…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gregeigsti/8469299559/
March 10th, 2013 at 3:48 am
And one more
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gregeigsti/8183891756/
March 10th, 2013 at 3:58 am
On and off
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pcklaboratory/8542593598/
March 10th, 2013 at 4:26 am
A snap of the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok highlighting the converging line technique:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/srikant_kuanar/8349833841/in/photostream
March 10th, 2013 at 4:35 am
The Mughal Architecture-inspired Old High Court Building in Kuala Lumpur
http://zain.zenfolio.com/old-high-court/e3efa994a
March 10th, 2013 at 4:39 am
Seri Wawasan the suspension bridge, Putrajaya, Malaysia
http://zain.zenfolio.com/seriwawasan/e1679711a
March 10th, 2013 at 7:00 am
http://www.digitizephotography.com/p324030887/e52605652
March 10th, 2013 at 7:36 am
Here are my attempts:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/willyc808/8510213277/
and
http://www.flickr.com/photos/willyc808/8508314613/
March 10th, 2013 at 8:21 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/54296162@N06/8256590513
March 10th, 2013 at 10:14 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/66062078@N03/8542407743/in/photostream/
March 10th, 2013 at 10:14 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/66062078@N03/8543516304/in/photostream/
March 10th, 2013 at 11:34 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/learnrunwrite/8542521909/
March 10th, 2013 at 11:35 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/learnrunwrite/8543623130/in/photostream/
March 10th, 2013 at 2:07 pm
Here is my picture for the weekly challenge
http://www.flickr.com/photos/93839850@N03/8544002264/
March 10th, 2013 at 6:37 pm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/62779017@N04/8544408316/in/photostream
March 10th, 2013 at 8:35 pm
Simple shot with lines and shadow
http://wildlifeencounters.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/Sussex/G0000_5TD.G6UA3c/I00007Fd_MAyRi58/C00006idB3II8aC4
March 10th, 2013 at 8:43 pm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/54296162@N06/8423566727
March 11th, 2013 at 12:24 am
Cinque Terra, Italy
Lines in the clouds….
http://www.flickr.com/photos/54134914@N00/5436058011/in/photostream
March 11th, 2013 at 1:34 am
March 11th, 2013 at 1:46 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/billmccarroll/8542988345/
March 11th, 2013 at 2:02 am
http://beyondexif.blogspot.com/2013/01/oceanside-pier-2.html
March 11th, 2013 at 6:28 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sage1018/8545031981/in/photostream
March 11th, 2013 at 7:16 am
What a great subject, it seems to be the first thing I see when i walk around looking for photos to take, only after that does anything else swim into vision. http://flic.kr/p/dWZvTt
March 11th, 2013 at 9:41 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hapscanon/8458116995/
March 11th, 2013 at 10:04 am
Here my contribution:
March 11th, 2013 at 11:28 am
Something i was playing around with.
https://twitter.com/photocandy_hill/status/310909962698252288/photo/1
March 11th, 2013 at 12:45 pm
Two Kinds of Lines
http://www.flickr.com/photos/learnrunwrite/8547291074/
March 12th, 2013 at 12:57 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnsotiriou/8362475996/in/photostream
March 12th, 2013 at 9:04 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/m-art-in_h/8015768324/in/set-72157631603740683
March 12th, 2013 at 9:05 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/m-art-in_h/8015674906/in/set-72157631603247152
March 12th, 2013 at 9:47 am
Shot this with my iphone while out running in the desert.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:01 am
My contribution: http://www.flickr.com/photos/howardfamilync/8548526919/in/photostream/
These are some construction materials. Enjoy!
March 12th, 2013 at 10:49 pm
sky lines
http://500px.com/photo/14117641
March 13th, 2013 at 11:26 pm
Abstract of lines and light created by trees casting shadows on the fresh snow:
http://www.korwelphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Shadows-of-trees-on-fresh-snow.jpg
March 14th, 2013 at 11:46 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29432399@N06/8043632657/
March 14th, 2013 at 3:17 pm
KLCC Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur.
March 15th, 2013 at 2:41 am
March 15th, 2013 at 2:59 am
A picture taken on a walk through Edinburgh. The lines really draw your sight to the building in the middle.
What do you think?
March 15th, 2013 at 3:03 am
A picture taken on a walk through Edinburgh. What do you think about it?
March 15th, 2013 at 3:52 am
Taken on walk through Edinburgh:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/93687669@N02/8557787348/
March 15th, 2013 at 4:12 am
Here is a roof at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/72000235@N03/8066089225/in/set-72157631072255220
March 15th, 2013 at 5:02 am
Sitting in a wonderful wooden swing and gazing up at the sky …
http://www.flickr.com/photos/knzfan/8510192430/
March 15th, 2013 at 5:10 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33487865@N02/8556633311/
March 15th, 2013 at 5:17 am
Lines of shadow and light
http://imageshack.us/a/img341/7020/fortmcallisterblackandw.jpg
March 15th, 2013 at 6:36 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tosha113/8558019466/in/photostream
March 15th, 2013 at 8:43 am
Lake Tholocco shore on Fort Rucker AL, waves make lines in the sand under the water.
https://twitter.com/MinionRob/status/312317716268716032/photo/1
March 15th, 2013 at 9:47 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tincangypzee/8557502077/
#DPSLINES
March 15th, 2013 at 12:18 pm
I live in Atlanta Georgia USA, and in my 70′s. I await thus/fri to get my new DPS I love (digital) photography. PLEASE keep up the great job.
Sincerely,
Vic DeWindt
March 15th, 2013 at 2:51 pm
Brooklyn Bridge http://www.flickr.com/photos/saiyyam/6060140965/
March 15th, 2013 at 2:51 pm
Miami Airport http://www.flickr.com/photos/saiyyam/5353951028/
March 15th, 2013 at 8:43 pm
Just learning how to take photos, so this weekly challenge and the responses from all the great photographers are a great help. This is a bridge that used to be a railroad crossing over the Dan River in Danville, VA. The lines of the fence rails flow outward to nearly a point out in the distance, giving a perspective that I find to be interesting.
March 15th, 2013 at 9:23 pm
Pink lines
http://www.flickr.com/photos/enjbe/8512898504/in/photostream
March 15th, 2013 at 11:10 pm
San Francisco at Fort Point
March 16th, 2013 at 3:29 am
Lines in different format:
Steps:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/abhitelang/8418151913/in/set-72157632621709688
reflection from glass door:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/abhitelang/8432120224/in/set-72157632621709688
Roof:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/abhitelang/8432120778/in/set-72157632621709688
Golden Gate:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/abhitelang/8432119350/in/set-72157632621709688
March 16th, 2013 at 7:27 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rennisk/8354296739/
March 16th, 2013 at 9:33 am
Lines in Hong Kong harbour
March 16th, 2013 at 1:04 pm
Harvested wheat field in the Coolamon Shire, NSW
http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o799/Nats1378/IMG_9345resized_zps4d94ee28.jpg
March 16th, 2013 at 4:06 pm
Lines in stone.
http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp259/flowerfriend/Joshs%20photos/094_1_zpse91bf0f4.jpg
March 17th, 2013 at 5:20 am
Thanks for the challenge. here is my quick contribution.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wiertz/8561938825/in/photostream/lightbox/
March 17th, 2013 at 5:24 pm
One of my first attempts at lines and abstract
March 17th, 2013 at 6:39 pm
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8367/8563477953_1237ffa626_m.jpg
March 18th, 2013 at 9:27 am
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HScIgX_5hzg/T6jwqpYL6CI/AAAAAAAAAaM/VXvlUd0kr9Q/s1600/GRR_3271lightpainting.JPG
March 18th, 2013 at 6:27 pm
A linear view from a pier in thailand, koh samet. a kind of a blue feeling…
March 19th, 2013 at 3:13 am
well this my first try at a shoot, but heres the lines that drew my eyes in…
http://dustinskitso.deviantart.com/art/lines-06-360206970?q=gallery%3Adustinskitso&qo=0
ps sorry its late.
March 19th, 2013 at 6:51 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chefb666/8568829671/in/photostream thanks for looking, mark
March 19th, 2013 at 9:57 am
Hi folks,
Here is my contribution:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/photorookie1/7149457889/
Thanks
Rookie SLR
March 19th, 2013 at 11:03 pm
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8238/8571852556_f6bfbba14d_z_d.jpg
Lines of Graffiti – leading to the new BU Bridge, Boston, MA.
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