The line of the footpath runs straight from one corner of the Berwick ramparts to the next, leading the eye past benches and trees towards the horizon.  The Lens-Artists Challenge 80 is Leading Lines which Tina Schell describes in this way:

‘Leading lines carry our eye through a photograph. They help to tell a story, to place emphasis, and to draw a connection between objects. They create a visual journey from one part of an image to another and can be  helpful for creating depth as well’.

Looking through my photo collection for images with leading lines was an eye-opening exercise.  I found plenty of pictures with strong lines leading nowhere in particular.  I also found some more satisfying images where the lines contribute to a sense of depth, journey or connection as Tina suggests.  Here’s a selection.

 

The lines and vistas of Haussmann’s Paris seen from the Eiffel Tower – June 2018
Parisian stone and poplar trees lead the eye to two small figures – December 2018
A path suggests hidden possibilities beyond the imposing walls of Provins – February 2018
Ripples in the sand lead the eye to a festive marquee on Spittal Point – August 2018
Shadows, lamp posts and a distant spire on Newcastle’s Armstrong Bridge
The precipitous line of a vineyard monorail tells a hair-raising story of cliffside cultivation – October 2018
A gentle surf line leads the eye to a hazy horizon on a lazy summer day – July 2019

Click on any image to view the gallery.