A hypnotizing look at pattern photography

My name’s Janique Goff Madison, and I love nature and taking pictures of all the natural beauty there is in the world. A few weeks ago, I noticed something about my hobby of nature photography – the world is full of patterns. And because of it, I did some research and found out that there’s such a thing as pattern photography, which is a great complement to nature photography.

While pattern photography is hypnotic and relaxing, it can also tend to get boring due to its repetitive nature. There are ways to overcome the boredom though. Take for instance the patterns of redwood trees that stretch for miles on end. From the perfect vantage point, this pattern draws you into the forest, and the images you capture are exciting and full of stories to tell.

Flower fields and endless bodies of water are also some examples of patterns that are worth shooting. I guess it depends on the scope of what you’re looking at.

Another thing I’ve noticed myself doing when taking pictures of patterns in nature is noticing the “break”. When I say break, I mean the point (or points) where the pattern takes a different course. Breaks are normally just as interesting as the starting points of patterns, sometimes, even more so.

But my favorite shots are when I notice a pattern against the backdrop of a completely different pattern – sort of like a spider-web amidst a canopy of leaves with strobes of light striking the dew, creating sparkling globs. That’s the Janique Goff Madison-shot right there. Haha.

Hey, everyone. I’m Janique Goff Madison, a photography student at San Diego State University. When not practicing my photography skills for school, I do part-time volunteer work for a dog rescue organization and collects photos of interesting textiles and fabrics. Drop by this site for related posts.