Vertical Lines and Postcard Lighthouses

February 12, 2013  •  Leave a Comment

The effective use of lines is critical in effective photography.  Straight lines suggest stability; curved lines suggest restfulness; vertical lines suggest formality.  Lighthouses can convey a sense of formality, strength, and power, in part, through the effective use of their inherent vertical lines.

Holland, Michigan Big Red Lighthouse, Holland, Michigan

Holland, Michigan Big Sable Point Lighthouse, Michigan

Bodie Island Lighthouse, North Carolina 

Hunting Island State Park Lighthouse, South Carolina

Keywords: color & shape, travel, visual design

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