This week, Patti (P.A. Moed) leads the Diagonals. This is an interesting and challenging photography element. She encourages us to “explore diagonals as a way to add visual interest and depth to your photos, as well as a sense of action.”
Madrid street, Spain:
Diagonal lines come in a variety of different shapes and sizes. Thick, thin, horizontal, vertical, diagonal, zigzag, curly, curved, and spiral.
Tokyo Meiji Shrine:
Rocky Mountain National Park:
Diagonal lines in nature:
Canadian Rockies:
Arches National Park,Utah:
Kyoto Bamboo Forest:
The installation of Plexus no. 34 – about 80 miles of thread constructed to depict a rainbow at the Amon Carter museum, Fort Worth, TX:
Patti invites us to join this week as we explore diagonals, “What diagonals can you find? A line of trees or stones, a series of lights or signs, tree branches or a row of hedges, or a row of cupcakes in a bakery window? ” Click here to view Patti’s excellent examples and learn more about this interesting photography element. Be sure to include your link to Patti’s post and the Lens-Artists tag so we can easily find your post in the Reader.
A special thank to Tina’s Home Sweet Home theme. Thank you for introducing the beautiful places you have visited.
Next week, it’s Ann-Christine’s turn to take the lead, so be sure to visit her site.
Some unique finds Amy. That Plexus 34 is interesting, I can’t even fathom 80 miles of thread, let alone turning it into art. I have to say…I know exactly where you were standing at Arches. Last time we were there I guys was trying to straddle a climb up it. I was cool. My favorite photo is of the Tokyo Meiji Shrine. The presence of the women is so beautiful. To us it is an art, to them a way of life. Culture. Love it>
I was surprised to see the number of images I have with diagonals in them, and that goes for the many images I’ve seen in this challenge from all the participants.
I love that opening photo in Madrid!
Ooh, you have some great examples of diagonals here! I love the shot at the Meiji Shrine, the Rocky Mountain NP one while the line of clouds in your Canadian Rocky Mountain shot is amazing!
Wow, Amy. That rainbow is amazing! I kept going back to it and looking deeper into the image. Great choices for the theme! I love the monks walking to the shrine and your images from the Rockies. 😀😀. Have a good week!
Wonderful variety in the Amy – the rainbow is incredible! I’m so glad you chose to share that one. I also loved the Tokyo shrine. At first I thought it was a row of statues leading up to the shrine and then I realized it was people. Amazing!
Thank you, Tina! The rainbow is incredible. There was a video showing how he assembled these thread up there, it was an enormous task, say the least. The Monks marching quietly toward the gate was a magnificent scene. So glad you enjoyed these. 🙂
Fabulous set of images, and all so different, Amy. Sometimes we take photos without even thinking about the leading lines but it’s so obvious when you look. Great examples.
Great series Amy…fantastic shot of the street in Madrid.
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Some unique finds Amy. That Plexus 34 is interesting, I can’t even fathom 80 miles of thread, let alone turning it into art. I have to say…I know exactly where you were standing at Arches. Last time we were there I guys was trying to straddle a climb up it. I was cool. My favorite photo is of the Tokyo Meiji Shrine. The presence of the women is so beautiful. To us it is an art, to them a way of life. Culture. Love it>
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I was surprised to see the number of images I have with diagonals in them, and that goes for the many images I’ve seen in this challenge from all the participants.
I love that opening photo in Madrid!
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Thank you, John! I saw more diagonal images in my file than I expected. 🙂 The street cover in Madrid was unique.
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How did you get the clouds to cooperate in the Canadian Rockies? You take me around the world with your diagonals. Thanks.
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Thank you for your comment, Marlene! So glad you like the image of the clouds. 🙂
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Oh wow! Your photos are amazing Amy! Such a wonderful variety.
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I love the variety of lines, your keen eye well versed.
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Thank you, Paul! 🙂
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Most welcome Amy
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Ooh, you have some great examples of diagonals here! I love the shot at the Meiji Shrine, the Rocky Mountain NP one while the line of clouds in your Canadian Rocky Mountain shot is amazing!
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Thank you, Sarah! I, too, like the Meiji Shrine image. The cloud image was a lucky click. So glad I had a chance to share these with you. 🙂
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Great examples!!!
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Wow, Amy. That rainbow is amazing! I kept going back to it and looking deeper into the image. Great choices for the theme! I love the monks walking to the shrine and your images from the Rockies. 😀😀. Have a good week!
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Thank you for this wonderful theme! And, your post is inspiring. 🙂
Enjoy the week!
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You, too, Amy.
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Love the Madrid street and the rainbow.
Amazing examples.
Thank you Amy.
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Thanks for visiting, Philo!
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You are welcome Amy.
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Wow!
These are some really remarkable diagonals, Amy.
It is quite hard for me pick a favorite here 🙂
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Thank you, HR for your compliment! 🙂
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Interesting challenge and amazing examples.
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Thank you!
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I have to agree with Tina – wonderful variety. The Tokyo photo made caught my eye for a second look and the rainbow is so unique!
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Thank you, Nora! So glad you like the Meijin photo, it’s one of my favorites. The rainbow exhibit was incredible.
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Super job on this, Amy!
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Thank you for your compliment!
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Wonderful variety in the Amy – the rainbow is incredible! I’m so glad you chose to share that one. I also loved the Tokyo shrine. At first I thought it was a row of statues leading up to the shrine and then I realized it was people. Amazing!
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Thank you, Tina! The rainbow is incredible. There was a video showing how he assembled these thread up there, it was an enormous task, say the least. The Monks marching quietly toward the gate was a magnificent scene. So glad you enjoyed these. 🙂
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Love the trees.
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Glad you enjoyed the trees, Dawn!
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Awesome Amy! You showed us diagonals from all over the world and a very special one in Texas.
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Thank you, Anne! These images were captured without having time to think about diagonals. 🙂
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That’s because we compose using them automatically.
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Such a good response to the challenge Amy. My eye was drawn to many of them and travelled along their lines to their ends.
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Thank you, Anne. You are right. Many times, I follow my eye without think about diagonals. 🙂
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Fabulous set of images, and all so different, Amy. Sometimes we take photos without even thinking about the leading lines but it’s so obvious when you look. Great examples.
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Thank you, Jo! You’re right, I rarely think about the leadig lines including these photos. 🙂
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Lovely collection of diagonals Amy. Plexus no. 34 is my favourite 🙂
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Thank you, Brian! The Plexus 34 is an enormous work to just put these threats up there. So glad you like it. 🙂
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Perfect diagonal captures!
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Thank you, Greta! 🙂
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Amy, your diagonals were all wonderful. I really loved scrolling through your photos. 😀
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Thank you, Cee! YOur comment always means a lot to me. 🙂
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These are all wonderful examples of diagonals. The photo from Arches National Park is gorgeous!
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Thank you, MIchelle! Glad you enjoyed it. Somehow I clicked your gravatar, it didn’t take me to your site.
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WOW. Great selections Amy! Love the Madrid street, Tokyo shrine, and all the rest. Superb.
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Thank you, John! These were captured without thinking about diagnoals. 🙂
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Beautiful diagonals Amy, I especially love the way you captured the line of people walking towards the Tokyo Meiji Shrine 💖
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Thank you, Xenia! Glad to share with you. The Meiji Shrine is my favorite. 🙂
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Wow. Amazing examples. The diagonal clouds are a lovely touch
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Thank you, IJ!
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Bamboo forest … awe and a bit, just a bit, of photographers envy intermixed with inspiration h
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Thank you for your comment. The bamboo forest is a beautiful place, glad we visited there.
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Such an involving set of photos. This is an interesting challenge isn’t it? I’m intrigued by your last image.
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Glad you enjoyed these, Margret!
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Love the Rockies with the diagonal clouds!
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Thank you, Sandy! Right timing. 🙂
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I’d say so!
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