Horizontal, Vertical and Diagonal lines 1. What is a reciprocal line and how is it used in, "Henri Cartier-Bresson. ROMANIA. 1975. In a train"? A reciprocal line is one that crosses over the initial line at a 90 degree angle creating a set of perpendicular lines. This composition technique was well used in the aforementioned picture because it created dynamic and put the focal point at the crossing of these two lines so that it was clear what the photographer was focusing on. 2. In, "Henri Cartier-Bresson. USA. 1947. Cape Cod, Mass, Independence Day", how does the hand gesture add to the energy and movement of the diagonal lines? The hand gesture creates a diagonal line that implies a sense of movement within the shot. 3. In, "Rene Burri. BRAZIL. 1960. Rio de Janeiro. Ministry of Health", how do the diagonal lines create multiple directions for the eye to follow? The multitude of diagonal lines in this shot guide the viewers eyes and allow them to easily follow the story of the young women and men as they take different paths. Curved Lines 1. In, "Abbas / GREAT BRITAIN. Belfast. A wall crumbles down after having been set on fire, presumably by the IRA", how do the curved lives add to the suspense/tension of the image? The curved lines in this image compliment each other and create tension of how the scene will end up and if the fireman will manage to save the day. 2. In, "Henri Cartier-Bresson / France, 1932", How do the curved lines add movement to the frame? The curved lines in this shot create movement by supplementing the movement of the bicycle. All the curves in this photo move in the same direction as the bike making it appear to be moving faster. 3. In, "Eric Kim / Santa Monica, 2011", How are the curved lines also creating framing in the photograph? The curved lines in this photo create a foreground frame using the escalator that emphasizes the man walking through the shot. Leading Lines 1. In, "Josef Koudelka : CZECHOSLOVAKIA. 1963. Slovakia. Jarabina", how does the leading line direct your eye? The leading line in this shot guides my eye from the man in the suit to the child and then finally connects the violinist at the end. This leading line creates a sense of connection and destination within my personal eye. 2.In, "Henri Cartier-Bresson FRANCE. 1932. Marseille. The Allée du Prado", How does the change of camera angle effect the composition? The camera angel in this composition allows for the subjects head to be in just the right place for the leading lines to have the maximum effect possible. 3. In, "Constantine Manos. USA. 1988. Florida. Daytona Beach. “American Color”, describe three movements that the lines draw for eye? The three movements that the eyes can clearly see in this photo are first the arrows on the street signs which go in opposite directions. the arrow pointing to the right is met by a man looking to the left redirecting the eyes to a mysterious looking man in the shadows on the left side of the shot.