The document discusses how lines are an important element of photography that help guide the viewer's eye through an image. It provides two examples of photographs where lines draw attention to different parts of the image and move the eye across the composition. It also includes two 6-word memoirs from students describing how lines enhance the photos they submitted.

1. 6 Word Memoir
by Nicole Kramer and Matteo Sanchez

2. Photography - Element of Art: Line
Lines help move the viewer’s
eye through the photograph.
● the shape of the freeway
guides the viewer’s eye
throughout the picture
● helps bring focus back to
the center of the junction
since all roads lead to it
Oblivion by David Maisel
Lightbox Collection

3. Photography - Element of Art: Line
The lines in this image makes the
viewer look more
deeply into the photo.
The line makes the viewer travel from
the pale square to
the bright turquoise.
● Looking at the middle line helps
the viewer move from one spot of the
image to the other.
● The line makes the viewer travel from the
pale square
to the bright turquoise.
Terminal Mirage by David Masiel
Lightbox Collection

4. 6 Word Digital Memoir - Line
Lines: tire tracks
in the sand
Lines enhance the
photo by guiding
your eyes to the
ocean
Never forget where you come from.
Nicole Kramer, Grade 11

5. 6 Word Digital Memoir - Line
Lines: Pole holding trapeze
ring and the lines of chains
that are coming down from the
pole.
The lines in this photo guide
you towards other parts of the
photo.Such as the trapeze rings
and the background playground.
Never forget the fun you had.
Matteo Sanchez, Grade 11