7 Principles
Line
Line
Lines can be used to show different things:
Lines can be used to show different things:
- Vertical lines show strength and power
- Converging lines draw attention the an object
- Jagged lines are chaotic and can make you feel uncomfortable
- Curved lines can be relaxing and calming to the eye
- Horizontal lines show calmness
Vertical lines
Vertical lines
Converging lines
Converging lines
Jagged lines
Jagged lines
Curved lines
Curved lines
Horizontal lines
Horizontal lines
Shape
Shape
Shape is easily shown using silhouettes but it can be used in different ways. Shapes mostly recognized are ' positive shapes ' which are made from solid shapes. Although, some shapes are created by using ' negative shapes ' between gaps in objects.
Shape is easily shown using silhouettes but it can be used in different ways. Shapes mostly recognized are ' positive shapes ' which are made from solid shapes. Although, some shapes are created by using ' negative shapes ' between gaps in objects.
Form
Form
Form is a photo with 3D shapes. Photographs work on a 2 dimensional plane but by using light and keeping the shape in mind we can show the 3D shape of the subject.
Form is a photo with 3D shapes. Photographs work on a 2 dimensional plane but by using light and keeping the shape in mind we can show the 3D shape of the subject.
EBI: The lighting could be better as there are some dark parts of the shadow that are too dark.I could have moved the light round more to bring more exposure to the picture.
EBI: I have cut the bottom of the pot off, so next time i need to get the bottom of the pot so i can add more depth and more shadow.
WWW: I have been able to capture the shadow and form of the shape by the light.
Texture
Texture
Texture concerns itself with the surface of a subject. Photos that concentrate on texture makes you think about how the subjecy would feel if it was touched.
Texture concerns itself with the surface of a subject. Photos that concentrate on texture makes you think about how the subjecy would feel if it was touched.
Pattern
Pattern
Pattern are recurring shapes that are placed in rhythmic ways. Pattern can be created by using man made or natural subjects.
Pattern are recurring shapes that are placed in rhythmic ways. Pattern can be created by using man made or natural subjects.
Space
Space
Space is the area around a subject allowing it to breath, using the rule of thirds. The subject must be looking into the picture as we follow their eyes.
Space is the area around a subject allowing it to breath, using the rule of thirds. The subject must be looking into the picture as we follow their eyes.
Colour
Colour
Photos in black and white are useful for showing form, shape and texture. Colour can be shown by using walm shades (yellow, red) and cold shades (blue, purple)
Photos in black and white are useful for showing form, shape and texture. Colour can be shown by using walm shades (yellow, red) and cold shades (blue, purple)
These are analogous colours. They are colours next to each other in the colour wheel.
These are contrasting colours. They are colours which are opposite to each other in the colour wheel.