Project 52, Week 17, Converging Lines

Let's get it together and look for converging lines this week.   Converging lines are two or more parallel lines that appear to become closer together at the farthest end from the camera. 

Things to consider:

• Converging lines can be straight or curved.
• They add dimension and depth to a photo.
• Leading lines are frequently converging lines.
• Be careful where you place converging lines - they may lead the eye completely out of the photograph.
• Avoid vertical converging lines in architectural photography

Suggested Reading and Photographic Examples:

1. How to Use Converging Lines to Enhance Your Photography by Darren Rouse from Digital Photography School, short article with photographic example
2. 20 Examples of Converging Lines from Tobky Photography Blog
3. 1 Minute with Willy - Converging Lines by Willy Foo from BananaManaTV; short YouTube video
4. When Are Converging Verticals and Lines a Good Thing from ePHOTOzine
5. How to Photography - Avoiding Converging Lines in Architecture Photography by Matthew Bamberg from PHOTOGRAPHYTIPS  (Sometimes you have to break a rule to keep a rule.)