Ever since I studied the subject in College I've always been fascinated by vanishing points. In the case of the photograph of this tree it commands us to respect its great height!

What is a Vanishing Point?

It is the point of an image on the horizon line where the receding parallel lines converge.
If the set of parallels is perpendicular to the picture plane (as in my photo), it is known as one-point perspective.
Traditional linear drawings use objects with one to three sets of parallels, defining one to three vanishing points.

This is another shot of a giant Conifer of the British Colombia rain forest!

Can you see point on this photo where all of the lines in the picture are headed?

How to Work With a Vanishing Point

Sometimes the vanishing point is obvious and occurs as if naturally without setting up the photograph. Examples of this would be railroad tracks or a road.

In the case of my photo of the tree I exaggerated the effect by getting right up to it and shooting directly up and along the trunk. As the two sides of the trunk converge on the horizon the effect is accentuated!

If not for the fact that the tree takes a slight bend to the right as it nears the tip, the vanishing point would have been a tiny dot!

Here Are a Few More Examples of Playing With This Effect!

These examples are taken from pixabay.com

This type of shot is easy to get and is a classic example of one point perspective!

I really like the way that the eye is forced to the vanishing point but then drawn to the architectural detail in the foreground!

This type of shot obviously has to be conceived and set up but I think that the effect is both interesting and dramatic!

Here are some more examples for you to look at on photographyblogger.net

Use Vanishing Points to Make Your Pictures More Exciting!

A creative use of vanishing points can cause the observer to stare at and study your photograph. Playing with the perspective can take your pictures to a different level and enhance their interest!

What Do You Think?

Do you like the visual effect of an exaggerated vanishing point?
Doy you think that it makes the photograph interesting!
Have you ever studied perspective and vanishing points at school?

I hope that you enjoyed this article about Vanishing Points and Perspective!

Until next time,

@kus-knee (The Old Dog)

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