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Define composition and leading lines and give one short worked example.

# Composition and Leading Lines **Composition** is the arrangement of visual elements within a frame or artwork. It's how you organize subjects, shapes, colors, and space to create a effective, pleasing, or meaningful image. **Leading lines** are actual or implied lines within an image that guide the viewer's eye toward a specific point of interest (often the main subject). They create depth and direct attention through the composition. ## Worked Example **Photograph: Railroad tracks disappearing into mountains** - **The lines**: The parallel rails and wooden ties create strong diagonal lines - **Direction**: These lines start in the foreground (bottom corners) and converge toward the center-background - **Effect**: Your eye automatically follows the tracks toward the distant mountain range - **Composition benefit**: The leading lines draw you from the empty foreground directly to the main subject (mountains), while also creating a sense of depth and journey Common leading lines include: roads, rivers, fences, building edges, shadows, or even a person's gaze.