Patti Moed — author, photographer, and writer of Pilot Fish Blog — led the Lens-Artists Challenge this week as she shared favorite shapes and designs in interesting photographs.
One shape that pops up (sometimes unexpectedly) in our photos is that of the humble, yet effective line. Lines lead our eyes in different directions as these photos may reveal. And sometimes multiple lines speak for themselves as design elements as they do in the riverside home on the Mekong in Cambodia shown above. Here are a few others we like.
At Pawleys Island, South Carolina, lines lead us out to the beach on the South End for early morning sunrises.
And then again at sundown, linear shadows, decking, and rails lead us home for the evening.
In Easton, Maryland, birds select favorite resting places on old wooden posts, as vertical images and horizontal reflections form graphic designs in the waters of the Tred Avon River.
A giant pencil points the way into the Wytheville Office Supply store in lovely downtown Wytheville, Virginia. A linear pointer, if you will.
And at the Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee, our granddaughter joins others inside the classic lines of the massive building.
Unknown graves line up — not in a straight line, but a curved one — in Gettysburg National Cemetery, Gettysburg, Virginia.
And finally, a tour of Woodford Reserve in Versailles, Kentucky, will inevitably take you to the gift shop where you can see bottles of amber-colored Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey lined up neatly on showcase walls.
Every single line means something.
Jean-Michael Basqui
For more lines, shapes, and designs, head to Patti’s site to see all the creative entries submitted this week. And join the Lens-Artists Challenge on Saturday when a new topic is posted at noon.
Travel straight,
Rusha & Bert
Amy
Excellent selections, Rusha. These photos are remarkable. The lines lead to the early morning sunrises is breathtaking. The curve of the unknown graves is very moving.
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much, Amy. I don’t know how you have time to comment, but you do it so well, making all of us think our pictures are special. Take care. Merry Christmas. And here’s to a new year of new pictures!
Amy
Many thanks for you support, Rusha. Such a beautiful post! I apologize for being late here.
Yeah, Another Blogger
Excellent photos. You’ve got a good eye. One thing that I admire about the pencil’s creator is that he/she gave it a sharp point. See ya.
Oh, the Places We See
Smile!!!
Tina Schell
Oh so well done Rusha! I love that you focused on a single shape and showed its many occurrences so beautifully. Nicely done.
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much. Hope your Thanksgiving is first-rate. We all have much to be thankful for.
Tina Schell
Amen to that Rusha!
Rebecca Cuningham
Great lines! The post reflections are particularly wonderful.
Oh, the Places We See
I love those little posts as well. Thanks for commenting. And best wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Anne Sandler
Excellent examples Rusha!
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much. Here’s hoping you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Anne Sandler
You too!
Toonsarah
Clever thinking to look for lines rather than more complex shapes! I like the two Pawley Island shots in particular – a very inviting path 😀
Oh, the Places We See
And oh, the places those walkways go! We love the long boardwalks and the scenery of the marsh or the beach. Thanks for taking a look at lines I love.
WanderingCanadians
What a fantastic collection of photos for this challenge. Straight lines can be so satisfying sometimes. Love the shot of the wooden posts in the water.
Oh, the Places We See
We loved watching those birds as we waited for the ferry. The Eastern Shore is a great place to visit.
Pat
Nice selection photos on for this them, Rusha. I smiled a lot as I reviewed your post.
Oh, the Places We See
Glad you enjoyed the shots. I love going back through my pictures for a reason. Appreciate you taking the time to look.
Sue
Excellent collection of lines, Rusha!
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much. It was fun looking for photos with common elements.
Sue
Well, I would say you succeeded, Rusha
kzmcb
Great lines. I particularly liked the posts in the water, with their little horizontal reflections.
Oh, the Places We See
So glad you like that one. It’s a favorite of mine as well. And we almost missed the ferry so I could get the shot!!
JohnRH
Great lines. Love that pencil!
Oh, the Places We See
It’s a hoot! Thanks for taking a look, John!
pattimoed
Wonderful post, Rusha. I love your collection of straight lines, but at the same time, my eyes searched for other shapes within your images–like the arches in the photo with your granddaughter. I keep returning to that image. Just wonderful–among many others! I was also moved by the curved line of graves at Gettysburg. So striking. Have a great weekend.
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks, Patti. Maybe I need to look for more lines and shapes myself. You’re right. There aren’t many pure plays — it’s all interconnected. Nice topic, Patti!