I am always intrigued by desert plants and how they grow and bloom. The agave (above) grows from a tightly packed center. As the leaves peel outward, they retain the lines of the leaves they grew adjacent to. The plants provides great lines and textures and photograph well from many angles, but I always liked this one showing the core.
Bolts of lightning always leave fascinating lines, whether a single strike, or a multitude. This was probably the most potent and tightly concentrated thunderstorm I ever photographed.
Another weather situation that can provide great lines to photograph are icicles.
I’m always looking for trees to photograph, mostly based on their lines and the shapes they create.
Sometimes, I don’t even have to look upward to see the photograph I want from a tree. Ponderosa pines are one of many types of trees with great bark patterns.
I find that landscape photographs are often best when there are lines that take you through the frame. The southwestern US has many locations with powerful lines.
The canyons near Escalante, Utah streaked with desert varnish, or the twisted sandstone of the Vermillion Cliffs are just two examples of that.
May 2, 2018 at 9:59 am
These are awesome shots! Great line gallery. 🙂
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May 2, 2018 at 10:04 am
Thank you very much, Amy!
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May 2, 2018 at 2:47 pm
These are all beautiful pictures! I love the lines from the far and at close up…That bark is so interesting and the stone is awesome. Thank you for sharing! 😀
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May 3, 2018 at 2:28 pm
Thank you! The place with all the lines in the stone is an awesome landscape to explore, and anytime there are large trees with elaborate bark, I am happy. 😁
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May 2, 2018 at 7:14 pm
These are beautiful captures, Steve. Nature is so astounding!
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May 3, 2018 at 2:34 pm
Yes, nature’s lines and details are astounding. Those who don’t take time to notice are missing out. Thank you very much, Eliza!
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May 6, 2018 at 8:33 am
This is a brilliant interpretation of lines the best for is the first one those lines on the plant are awesome.
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May 7, 2018 at 12:10 am
Thank you for your comments! 🙂
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May 26, 2018 at 12:06 pm
Amazing…..what a great eye you have. Love all of the textures you chose, pictures within pictures!
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May 27, 2018 at 10:06 am
Very generous appraisal of my work – coming from someone who also employs great texture and depth in their art! 🙂
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May 27, 2018 at 9:17 pm
Wow, thank you so much! Looking forward to seeing more of you work!
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May 28, 2018 at 11:33 pm
Thank you! I am looking forward to seeing future posts from you as well!
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