Basic Perspective: Major Axis
The major axis is an implied line that touches the widest points of an ellipse. The major axis is always perpendicular to the center line.

Major axis: Shown for ellipses in a 1 point perspective cylinder.

Major axis: Shown for ellipses in a 2 point perspective cylinder.

Major axis: Shown for ellipses of vertical candles in 3 point perspective.

Major axis: Shown for ellipses in wheels.

Major axis: Shown for ellipses in tank.