The definition is the spatial relationship (or visual connection) between the elements in an image. Perspective can make a two-dimensional photograph feel three-dimensional. It’s also the reason why many compositional techniques work.

Crayon coastline – © Nicholas Parkinson

Towards the Tunnel – © Linley Davies

Unending Windmills – © Marla Williams

The Guardian of the Nursery – © Davide Conti

Trang An, Vietnam – © Linley Davies

Ice-scape – © Christian Pilaar

3 Point Perspective – © Bruce Norman

Looming – © Janet Keen

Skippers – we’re driving on that road!? – © Steve Bradley

Spring at the Eiffel Tower – © Julie Hill

Alone – © Janet Keen

Girl with the Balloons – © Christine Mutlow

Puarenga Stream Rotorua – © Stuart Corson

Reeds – © Lyn Lang

Tarawera Dawn – © John Ford

The Old Boulangerie – © Meg Lipscombe