Photography tips

Leading line

Wooden railing and stairs on Mount Pilatus overlooking a sea of clouds in bright sunshine

Key tips

  1. Position the railing intentionally as a leading line to guide the viewer's eye into the sea of clouds.
  2. Use a wide-angle lens to emphasize the wooden jetty as a leading line towards the horizon.
  3. Use the steel frame as a leading line to guide the viewer's eye directly to Mount Pilatus.

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All subjects Mountains Landscape Pilatus Central Switzerland Lake Lucerne
A straight wooden jetty leads into the foggy Lake Sempach, framed by reeds. 15 mm · f/5.6 · 1/60 s · ISO 500 View through a steel frame standing in the water towards Mount Pilatus near Lucerne 22 mm · f/22 · 1.6 s · ISO 400

Related topics

  • Mountains
  • Landscape
  • Composition
  • Camera settings
  • Pilatus
  • Central Switzerland
  • Lake Lucerne
  • Fog
  • Snow
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