An essential element in landscape design is line, since nothing controls eye movement more readily than a straight line....
David Beaulieu
Example of the use of line to control eye movement.
In the picture above, the eye is directed along the line of the wall and straight driveway of this landscape to an ocean vista. Such a view is well worth framing -- and this landscape design frames it beautifully. The objective of utilizing line is to direct eye movement, unconsciously, in a manner that is most conducive to appreciating the landscape in question. The masonry wall is not only attractive in its own right, but channels eye movement right down to the sparkling waters dotted with sailboats.
In the next landscape design picture we'll take one more look at a masonry wall.