Composition Part 4. Add Energy with Diagonal Lines
Part 4 of 21 of my series on Composition. Part 3 was on "Leading Lines"
It is said that the use of vertical lines add strength and that horizontal lines can create stability in an image. Then we toss in diagonal lines and we may get dynamic tension, uncertainty - and possibly an interesting engaging energy when we get 'leaning lines'.
When using diagonal lines, be rather obvious about it, and take the intersection off the frame or have it come from or into a corner. If you are too subtle with diagonals it may look more like a mistake than an intentional decision.
Get those "triangles" in there too!
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