26 Photographs That Use a Vanishing Point to Great Effect

For photographers, finding a vanishing point, or an implied vanishing point in nature or human-made environments can result in a very sharp compositional opportunity. While they are often found in long roads and tall buildings, the collection below shows that wherever they are, a good photographer can turn them into a powerful image. Share your own vanishing point photographs in the comments!

Photo by Mustafa Khayat, on Flickr

Photo by Steve-h, on Flickr

Photo by VinothChandar, on Flickr

Photo by paul bica, on Flickr

Photo by Yogendra174, on Flickr

Photo by Ella's Dad, on Flickr

Photo by Steve-h, on Flickr

Photo by Bert Kaufmann, on Flickr

Photo by Victor Bezrukov, on Flickr

Photo by VinothChandar, on Flickr

Photo by St0rmz, on Flickr

Photo by laszlo-photo, on Flickr

Photo by Manu_H, on Flickr

Photo by Mikelo, on Flickr

Photo by Dave_B_, on Flickr

Photo by rynde, on Flickr

Photo by प्रतीक, on Flickr

Other Resources on Photographic Composition

• The Rule of Thirds
• The Golden Section
• Use These 5 Elements to Compose Great Photographs
• When to Landscape a Portrait and Vice Versa