composition one lines, shape and texture

LINE, SHAPE AND TEXTURE

COMPOSITION ONE

Leading points to the subject

LINES

CONVERGING LINES

CONVERGING LINES

More than one line becoming closer at the end of a photograph

Converging lines are very eye catching in a photograph. Even if you are not aware of converging lines.

Converging lines create a focal points of were the eye will travel and rest.

DIVERGING LINES

Close at the beginning, moving further apart at the end

DIVERGING LINES

Diverging Lines work the opposite of converging lines.

Diverging lines are more than one line that move further apart from each other at the end of the photograph.

This also works as a focal point because your eyes will be guided of the departure of the lines.

CURVED LINES

CURVED LINES

Curved lines are visually appealing, even if you are not aware of curved lines

Curved lines create a sense of balance and give off positive energy

WHAT ARE THESE LINES?

Can you see the two types of lines that are used in this photograph?

Guess what line elements are used in this photograph

CURVED AND CONVERGING LINES

See the curved lines within the road. As you get further in the photograph the curved lines begin to converge.

Two Dimensional Subjects

SHAPE

SHAPE

Shape is two dimensional , which makes subjects look flat

In Photography shape brings balance to photographs.

Without balance, you will get lost and lose interest of the photograph drastically

Using the right elements such as light and texture can create form from shape, which is three dimensional.

The visual and physical aspects of the objects surface.

TEXTURE

TEXTURE

Texture is used to emphasize a subject and it’s dimension

The detailing of texture can increase the emphasis on the subject.

Texture can create a perception of 2 or 3 dimensional feel to the subject

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