Themed Competition - Leading Lines

Leading Lines

In photography, composition is king. And one of the most powerful tools for creating a strong composition is leading lines. These elements within your frame guide the viewer's eye around the image, drawing their attention to a specific point or subject.

Imagine a winding path through a forest. That path is a leading line, naturally taking your eyes deeper into the scene. In photography, leading lines can be anything from a winding road to a row of telephone poles, the edge of a river, or even the architectural lines of a building.

Here's why leading lines are so important:

Direct Attention: They tell the viewer where to look first and guide them on a visual journey through your photo.

Create Interest: Leading lines add dynamism and energy to a composition, making it more engaging.

Enhance the Subject: By leading the eye to your main subject, you make it stand out even more.

How To Enter

Landscape Group members are invited to submit up to 3 images between 1 July - 21 September 2024. All images must have been taken in 2024. Before submitting, please resize your image to 2000px wide. Members can add their own image by clicking on the 'Add Photo' (below). After loading the image please add the title and your name, don't forget to include your RPS distinction.

Winners and runners-up will have their images displayed in RPS Landscape Group publications and on social media.

All Landscape Group members will be invited to vote and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be announced on the RPS Landscape Group website and Social Media in October.

Open for entries: 1 July - 21 September 2024

Voting: 22 - 28 September 2024

The Prize: Choose from one of Fotovue's outdoor photography books.

Scroll down to view all images. Click on the image to view it in full size.

If you are having trouble adding your image or voting try here or contact LandscapeCompetitions@rps.org

Terms and Conditions

Copyright remains with the originator and each photographer shall be deemed to warrant that they own the entire copyright in the work.

The RPS Landscape Group reserves the right to display any entry on the Landscape Group's web pages. If we do so, we will always credit the photographer. Images must have been taken in 2024. When submitting your image please use the following naming convention (image-title-by-firstname-lastname).

Please ensure that you read and agree with the above information before you submit your application. By submitting your application, you are agreeing to abide by the terms and conditions and the information set out above.

Thank you