Chairman's Challenge
For the Stewart Stevens Trophy
For the Stewart Stevens Trophy
Competition Date - Monday 9th November 2026
Open to PDI entries only.
Entry via Pixoroo
You can enter up to 3 PDI's
Introduction
Leading lines refer to a compositional technique where natural or man-made lines within a frame guide the viewer’s eye through an image, typically leading directly to the primary subject.
This technique adds visual depth and creates a clear, engaging path for the eye to follow.
How They Work
Diagonal Lines: Create dynamic energy, movement, and a strong sense of perspective.
Horizontal Lines: Suggest stability, calmness, and distance.
Curving Lines: Often found in rivers or winding roads (S or Z shapes); they slow the viewer’s eye, making them take a more relaxed, visual journey through the frame
Where to Find Them
You can discover leading lines in both everyday and specialized environments:
Nature: Rivers, streams, fallen logs, tree branches, or ridges in the sand.
Urban & Architecture: Roads, train tracks, staircases, fences, or the edges of buildings.
People & Objects: A lineup of individuals or a repeated pattern of items.
Tips on Using Them
Anchor to the Subject: Ensure your lines actually point somewhere. A line that leads to nowhere can create a confusing composition.
Play with Angles: Crouch low or position your camera on the corner of a path to make the line start in the foreground and sweep toward the background.
Use with the Rule of Thirds: Place your main subject at the point where your leading lines naturally converge for a balanced, eye-catching result.
All the Normal Rules of Photography Apply!
Tip
Competition Date
9th November 2026
Colour or Mono
PDI’s
Entry via Pixoroo
Leading lines refer to a compositional technique where natural or man-made lines within a frame guide the viewer’s eye through an image, typically leading directly to the primary subject.
This technique adds visual depth and creates a clear, engaging path for the eye to follow.
How They Work
Diagonal Lines: Create dynamic energy, movement, and a strong sense of perspective.
Horizontal Lines: Suggest stability, calmness, and distance.
Curving Lines: Often found in rivers or winding roads (S or Z shapes); they slow the viewer’s eye, making them take a more relaxed, visual journey through the frame
Where to Find Them
You can discover leading lines in both everyday and specialized environments:
Nature: Rivers, streams, fallen logs, tree branches, or ridges in the sand.
Urban & Architecture: Roads, train tracks, staircases, fences, or the edges of buildings.
People & Objects: A lineup of individuals or a repeated pattern of items.
Tips on Using Them
Anchor to the Subject: Ensure your lines actually point somewhere. A line that leads to nowhere can create a confusing composition.
Play with Angles: Crouch low or position your camera on the corner of a path to make the line start in the foreground and sweep toward the background.
Use with the Rule of Thirds: Place your main subject at the point where your leading lines naturally converge for a balanced, eye-catching result.
All the Normal Rules of Photography Apply!
- Focus (Is it Sharp where it needs to be sharp)
- Depth of field (Leading in Leading Out)
- Exposure (Highlight and Shadows)
- Composition (Story Telling)
- Colour Balance (Saturation)
- Tonal Range (Blacks, Whites and Mid Tones)
Tip
Competition Date
9th November 2026
Colour or Mono
PDI’s
Entry via Pixoroo
