Photographic Composition A Visual Guide Blue Ridge Parkway Vicki H. Wilson Aerial Perspective: Photographs are two-dimensional, having only length and width, whereas the world provides an added dimension of depth. There are learned clues in a photo- graph, however, that suggest depth. One such is aerial perspective, as we see here in this misty haze in the distance. The converging yellow lines add to the vicarious experience of depth. The photograph was taken from a moving car--hence the blurring of the trees in the foreground. The road disappears into oblivion, creating a greater sense of depth than would be seen on a clear day. Reflections on the wet pavement also increases the sense of depth, adding interest to the foreground. Fog and mist can enhance an otherwise mundane photograph by creating a sense of mystery and intrigue, forcing the viewer to question what lies ahead. To defi is to destroy. To suggest is to create. ne Baudelaire 76