What can I say? When taking photos, I am often drawn to lines. Tina from Travels and Trifles challenged us to post images of “Leading Lines.” I have so many options for this challenge, it was hard to narrow it down!
“Leading lines carry our eye through a photograph. They help to tell a story, to place emphasis, and to draw a connection between objects. They create a visual journey from one part of an image to another and can be helpful for creating depth as well.“
Here is my selection! Enjoy! Check out Tina’s page for some beautiful interpretations.
The image is from Angkor Wat, Cambodia, and includes several examples lines created from the shadows of the pillars, the stone walkway steering her to the back of the corridor, the canopy of pillars creating a sense of depth, the cracks in the floor, the straps of her backpack, and the lines etched in the stone pillars….lines, lines, lines and more lines!
This is image is from a restaurant in Denver. The lack of patrons is not an indication of the quality of the food! We just happened to get there super early and I was able to snap this image before it filled up. All tables lead to the mural on the wall.This image is from the High Line Trail in NYC. I saw these arches and was attracted to the orange leaves on the trees at the end of the pathway.This table in the field stretches as far as the eye can see!OKC bombing memorial – the chairs extend in lines every which way. 168 chairs in total.
One of the places you selected —Angkor Wat — is a favorite place of mine as well. Loved the symmetry and lines there, and I’d love to return alone, not as part of a tour, so I could linger. Great contribution to this week’s challenge!
Thank you! I loved Angkor Wat more than I thought I would. I agree, it would have been nice to have been able to move a little slower through-out the temples.
Absolutely wonderful choices Pam, love them all. I took the same shot at Angkor Wat but prefer yours because of the woman in it. And the chair lights at the memorial is magical!
Thank you Tina! I sort of stalked this poor woman to get that shot. At one point, there was a man in front of her, I had to wait for him to pop out of the photo. LOL. The memorial moves me every time :-). Thanks for a fun Challenge T!
Thanks Amanda! The table was at a farm to table dinner – on a farm in Colorado. We booked it through Outstanding in the Field – the tickets usually go on sale in the Spring, but I cannot seem to find the date for 2020. Here is a link to the website. https://outstandinginthefield.com/winter-tour/. I WILL be doing another this year – though I may travel to a new location for it – maybe to a state I haven’t visited. I hope you are doing great!
Thanks Jeff! No filter – It may be a little distorted from shooting inside at night…but I may have also cropped it as well. I love the mural in the back so so much.
Wonderful collection. I’m curious about the table as well?
Angkor Wat… the “Dengue” trip! Still an overgrown mud-hole when I first saw it during a two-week circumnavigation of Tonlé Sap. Getting to it required hiring a guy who could also arrange trips to fire a machine-gun or a grenade-launcher (skipped on those, however). Still amazing, although it was difficult to get a sense of its sheer size.
Oh lord! The dengue trip! BOO!! That sounds like quite the adventure – I can totally see you launching grenades – LOL. The table was from a farm to table dinner with an outfit called Outstanding in the Field. You should check it out. It is a little pricey, but, so much fun if you go with the right people. We also met some really fun people at the table. They have them all over the states and some overseas. Tix usually go on sale in the spring but I can’t see when on the website. Here is a link…https://outstandinginthefield.com/winter-tour/
Oooh. Great selections. Love the road to the snow-caps. I want to walk that High Line in N.Y., too, if that’s the inner city converted rail line. What is the Denver restaurant? I haven’t been EVERY where.
Thanks! You are correct about the High line. The Denver restaurant is Mister Tuna – but I just looked it up and it is closed!! The owner turned it into a rental place for large parties. Apparently, with all the construction over there, business was impacted. Did you ever drive over there during that period? jeez, we did once and I never went back. I think it’s all cleared up, but it impacted tons of businesses over there. Too bad, because the food there was delish!
Obviously, love all these photos!
Cambodgia is on our wish list. Date not set yet…
That dinner in the fields… Totally something I’m hoping I’ll do too. And what a photo… That long long empty table!
And finally, the OKC bombing memorial . I’m speechless.
Oh thanks! I hope you make it to Angkor Wat – I would love to see what you capture there. So many great photo ops. Though when I go back and look at what I came back with – many are washed out due to some lighting issues. Your trip to NYC is coming up! YAY.
Loved the selection of photos Pam!❤
My favourite one is the 3rd image from the High Line Trail in NYC. Just like you, orange leaved tree at the end captured my eye at the first sight😍
Excellent choices, Pam! Love that table and the bombing memorial especially. My husband is in Angkor Wat today! Maybe taking a similar photo? 36 degrees C – not my cup of tea. But I am still envious.
Thank you Ann Christine! What??! And you are not with him? dang. Yes, I have seen this photo since I came back. It is definitely one that stands out when you are there. UGH on the temp – the only good thing is that it is good for the skin. haha.
I love this collection, Pam. That memorial is so moving. I see in the comments that you had to wait for that perfect Angkor Wat snap, but it is so perfect! That table is cray-zy! Was that a farm-to-table experience?
thank you! Yes, it was a farm to table experience. Outstanding in the Field – have you hear of it?? I like to try and do one every year – they are so much fun. The food isn’t always 5b star, but the experience is really fun. They will do wine or beer pairings depending on the dinner.
I haven’t heard of that specific farm to table experience, but I think we’ve had something similar in this region. I just looked them up. I’m going to have to keep them in mind for a getaway for me and the hubby! 🙂
Amazing photos, Pam! Thanks for sharing. It’s hard for me to pick a favorite. I walked that trail in NYC as well a couple of years ago. And, wow, is that a long table. I’ve never seen anything like it before. Was this at a winery or event or something like that? The restaurant scene is spectacular as well, especially the mural at the end. But, I think my favorite is the feature one on top, of the OKC Memorial. Well done!
I loved all of your visits today – thank you! The table was at a Farm to table dinner with an organization called Outstanding in the Field. This was on a farm South of Denver near Colorado Springs. The memorial – is incredible. Hope you have been there or will make it there some day!
Of the places you posted photos here, I’ve only been to Angkor Wat – a lifetime ago – and the High Line Trail in NYC. I’m not too familiar with Oklahoma, so I’ll have to go there again and spend more time one day. 🙂
Beautiful
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Thanks LA!!
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Oddly, the photo challenge I’m doing has lines as the the theme this week…
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oohhh, which one is it??
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Her name is Chrissy Deal, and we use #366photochallenge and #2020photochallenge
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I will check it out! thanks 🙂
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One of the places you selected —Angkor Wat — is a favorite place of mine as well. Loved the symmetry and lines there, and I’d love to return alone, not as part of a tour, so I could linger. Great contribution to this week’s challenge!
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Thank you! I loved Angkor Wat more than I thought I would. I agree, it would have been nice to have been able to move a little slower through-out the temples.
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Absolutely wonderful choices Pam, love them all. I took the same shot at Angkor Wat but prefer yours because of the woman in it. And the chair lights at the memorial is magical!
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Thank you Tina! I sort of stalked this poor woman to get that shot. At one point, there was a man in front of her, I had to wait for him to pop out of the photo. LOL. The memorial moves me every time :-). Thanks for a fun Challenge T!
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😊😊
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These are fabulous, Pam. Awesome work.
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Thank you Wendy 🙂
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Great photos. Wouldn’t want to be at the end of that table when they ask to pass the Grey Poupon!
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Thanks! That is hilarious! It would totally suck. HAHA.
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Love all of these! What was the event that warranted the never-ending table?
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Thanks Amanda! The table was at a farm to table dinner – on a farm in Colorado. We booked it through Outstanding in the Field – the tickets usually go on sale in the Spring, but I cannot seem to find the date for 2020. Here is a link to the website. https://outstandinginthefield.com/winter-tour/. I WILL be doing another this year – though I may travel to a new location for it – maybe to a state I haven’t visited. I hope you are doing great!
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Wonderful collection of images. ❤ I don’t think I could pick a favorite.
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Well thanks Ingrid! I appreciate that so very much. Hope you all had a good weekend in the desert 🙂
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Nice choices!!!! Love these shots!!
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Thanks lady!!! We just got back from a really nice hike today – right outside of Golden – nice sunny day to get outside. 🙂
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-3 here this morning!!!! Glad you got a hike in!!!
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UGH!!! I hope you are warm and cozy inside!
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Yes! It’s quilting weather!!!!
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I so enjoy this leading line selections, Pam! All are beautifully captured. The last image is very moving…
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Oh my gosh Amy – nearly every time I look at it, I get choked up. It’s one of my favorite memorials of all – time. Thanks for the feedback :-).
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I love your second photo. Did you use a specific filter? It has an Andrew Wyeth quality to it.
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Thanks Jeff! No filter – It may be a little distorted from shooting inside at night…but I may have also cropped it as well. I love the mural in the back so so much.
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Wonderful collection. I’m curious about the table as well?
Angkor Wat… the “Dengue” trip! Still an overgrown mud-hole when I first saw it during a two-week circumnavigation of Tonlé Sap. Getting to it required hiring a guy who could also arrange trips to fire a machine-gun or a grenade-launcher (skipped on those, however). Still amazing, although it was difficult to get a sense of its sheer size.
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Oh lord! The dengue trip! BOO!! That sounds like quite the adventure – I can totally see you launching grenades – LOL. The table was from a farm to table dinner with an outfit called Outstanding in the Field. You should check it out. It is a little pricey, but, so much fun if you go with the right people. We also met some really fun people at the table. They have them all over the states and some overseas. Tix usually go on sale in the spring but I can’t see when on the website. Here is a link…https://outstandinginthefield.com/winter-tour/
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Love the table in the field. Great selection of the rest of them, too.
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Thanks! Yeah the table was really hard to capture due to its sheer size. The iPhone did a decent job!
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Wonderful photos!
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Thanks Lucy! I hope you are having a great weekend!!
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You too – thanks!
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Oooh. Great selections. Love the road to the snow-caps. I want to walk that High Line in N.Y., too, if that’s the inner city converted rail line. What is the Denver restaurant? I haven’t been EVERY where.
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Thanks! You are correct about the High line. The Denver restaurant is Mister Tuna – but I just looked it up and it is closed!! The owner turned it into a rental place for large parties. Apparently, with all the construction over there, business was impacted. Did you ever drive over there during that period? jeez, we did once and I never went back. I think it’s all cleared up, but it impacted tons of businesses over there. Too bad, because the food there was delish!
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Ah. Too bad. Thanks for the info.
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Obviously, love all these photos!
Cambodgia is on our wish list. Date not set yet…
That dinner in the fields… Totally something I’m hoping I’ll do too. And what a photo… That long long empty table!
And finally, the OKC bombing memorial . I’m speechless.
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Oh thanks! I hope you make it to Angkor Wat – I would love to see what you capture there. So many great photo ops. Though when I go back and look at what I came back with – many are washed out due to some lighting issues. Your trip to NYC is coming up! YAY.
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Pam, what a great gallery …. my favourite has to be the field table … what a party there was going to be. Very envy. *smile
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Thanks! I think the table is pretty cool too. I appreciate you taking a look!! Have a great day!
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I love the High Line Trail in NYC photo. It’s a perfect embodiment of the prompt. Good job, Pam.
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Thanks AB!! Have a great week!
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That Angkor Wat photo is amazing! Hope I can get some good ones when I’m there soon!
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I can’t wait to see what you come back with! You will recognize this right away when you are there 🙂
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Loved the selection of photos Pam!❤
My favourite one is the 3rd image from the High Line Trail in NYC. Just like you, orange leaved tree at the end captured my eye at the first sight😍
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Thanks! The bright orange brightened a rather bleak scene in the dead of winter!
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Love the high line trail.. what a table that is..
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Thanks Lisa, the High Line was an unexpected find on a cloudy, winter day 🙂
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Wow, fantastic photos! The table is just incredible and so nicely captured. I also love the Cambodia one – great job!
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Thanks Tatiana! I must have taken 20 pics of that table. Lol
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I would have done the same 🙂
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Excellent choices, Pam! Love that table and the bombing memorial especially. My husband is in Angkor Wat today! Maybe taking a similar photo? 36 degrees C – not my cup of tea. But I am still envious.
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Thank you Ann Christine! What??! And you are not with him? dang. Yes, I have seen this photo since I came back. It is definitely one that stands out when you are there. UGH on the temp – the only good thing is that it is good for the skin. haha.
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Nooooo, I would love to see it, but I can’t stand the heat.
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ha! I understand – it is hotter than blazes there!
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Fabulous photos Pam such wonderful colours and the lines really do draw you in don’t they? That line of chairs in the field is something else.
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Thanks!!! The chairs turned out pretty cool. It took several shots to get it. 🙂
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Wonderful collection, Pam. Outstanding! I love the long dinner table and the restaurant and the High Line, and….and…
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Oh thank you Patti!!! Have a wonderful day! 😊
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What great photos. I love them all.
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Thank you!!! I appreciate you stopping by!
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My pleasure.
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I love this collection, Pam. That memorial is so moving. I see in the comments that you had to wait for that perfect Angkor Wat snap, but it is so perfect! That table is cray-zy! Was that a farm-to-table experience?
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thank you! Yes, it was a farm to table experience. Outstanding in the Field – have you hear of it?? I like to try and do one every year – they are so much fun. The food isn’t always 5b star, but the experience is really fun. They will do wine or beer pairings depending on the dinner.
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I haven’t heard of that specific farm to table experience, but I think we’ve had something similar in this region. I just looked them up. I’m going to have to keep them in mind for a getaway for me and the hubby! 🙂
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Interesting!!!
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Thanks!!
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Wonderful photographs Pam, every one. The woman at Angkor Wat really pings, it’s stunning. I’d like to be at that picnic in the field.
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Thank you Wendy – she did turn out pretty well :-). The picnic in the field was a great time. Have a wonderful weekend!
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Amazing photos, Pam! Thanks for sharing. It’s hard for me to pick a favorite. I walked that trail in NYC as well a couple of years ago. And, wow, is that a long table. I’ve never seen anything like it before. Was this at a winery or event or something like that? The restaurant scene is spectacular as well, especially the mural at the end. But, I think my favorite is the feature one on top, of the OKC Memorial. Well done!
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I loved all of your visits today – thank you! The table was at a Farm to table dinner with an organization called Outstanding in the Field. This was on a farm South of Denver near Colorado Springs. The memorial – is incredible. Hope you have been there or will make it there some day!
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Of the places you posted photos here, I’ve only been to Angkor Wat – a lifetime ago – and the High Line Trail in NYC. I’m not too familiar with Oklahoma, so I’ll have to go there again and spend more time one day. 🙂
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