Linear perspective is a method of representing space in which the scale of an object diminishes as the distance from the viewer increases. Essentially, objects that are farther away from us appear smaller than those that are near.
A horizon line is the intersection of where the ground or body of water meets the sky. The point at which diminishing directional lines meet on a horizon line is called the vanishing point. A city street is a great example of linear perspective.
On this photo, you can take a ruler and run a line along both sides of the sidewalk into the distance to where they converge. The red dot in the second picture represents the sidewalk vanishing point on the horizon.
Skyline Vs. Horizon Line
Be careful not to confuse the skyline with the horizon line.
The skyline is
also where the sky and land meet, but is generally in reference to mountains,
which are almost always above the actual horizon line/eye level. The red line
in the second photo shows the horizon line.
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