Whenever I travel, I always find myself drawn to churches. There’s something about stepping inside—whether it’s the quiet, the history, or the light filtering through stained glass—that instantly grounds me.
This week’s theme for John’s Lens Artist Photo Challenge is Lines, Colours, and Patterns. I’ve chosen to focus on leading lines in churches—a powerful visual tool that draws the viewer’s eye through the space, often guiding it toward something sacred or symbolic, like the altar, a stained glass window, or the cross.
Architects and artists have long used lines in floors, arches, pews, and even ceiling beams to create a natural sense of movement and direction. These lines don’t just organize the space—they also help tell a spiritual story. Whether it’s the aisle drawing you forward or the soaring columns lifting your gaze upward, the lines subtly encourage reflection, awe, and a sense of being led somewhere greater.
Barcelona
York
Melbourne
Budapest
Italy
Philippines
Paris
Sydney
Teresa, leading lines are an important architectural element for churches, for sure! Beautiful examples!
Thanks so much Johnbo. I always post about facades so I decided to have the interior patterns for this one.
Wow! These are beautiful!
Thanks for your comment Beth.
You’ve chosen some very interesting – and different – churches to showcase.
Thanks Margaret. These churches and cathedrals are really special.
Incredible architecture and photography
Definitely…I love admiring these structures. Thanks VJ.
Welcome
Simply Beautiful Teresa!
Many thanks Anne.
Lines around the world, wonderful photos Teresa
Thanks Ali.
Excellent take on the challenge. I love all your photos, Teresa.
Thanks so much Sofia.
Excellent choice with churches – they are all consisting of leading lines!
Thank A-C.
Beautiful church shots! Like you, I visit churches too whenever I travel. But I struggle to take a decent photo, my camera doesnt do them justice
My camera doesn’t do it justice too but it’s still in our memory and that’s the good part. Thanks for commenting.