A vanishing point in photography composition is where two converging leading lines come together, and they can be a beautiful element of photography composition.

There are a few reasons for this, but namely because a vanishing point leads the viewer's eye through the frame, and a carefully placed vanishing point can also create a sense of distance and scale in your composition.

And once you start looking, you'll find opportunity for vanishing points everywhere. Set yourself a challenge one day when you're out with your camera to capture them in as many ways as possible; it'll help you improve your composition skills and you'll get some great shots out of it too. And here are a few beautiful examples for inspiration:

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