JoeDif
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Since Linda (Pea-N-Me) is taking care of some home projects, I've been tagged again this month to provide the November assignment.
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For this months assignment, let's look at the compositional element of the line. Lines are a powerful element of composition of an image that can add visual and emotional impact to any photograph.
Lines can be leading, vertical, horizontal, diagonal, curved and converging. Each can have a different impact upon a photograph and create a certain mood.
* Leading lines point towards an interesting subject. They lead the eye from one part of the picture to another.
* Diagonal lines add depth to the image. They give an image the sense of action.
* Vertical lines which are often used when shooting architecture and urban settings, convey power and height.
* Horizontal lines imply stability and tranquility. Horizons, oceans, deserts, are good opportunities for photos with horizontal lines.
* Curved lines carry the eye through a scene just as effectively as arrow-straight lines. They can create quiet, calm and sensual feelings.
* Lines that converge convey depth, scale and distance.
For the next month, as you're composing your images, be aware of how lines affect your image and look for opportunities to use those lines to convey a mood, or lead the viewer through your image.
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For this months assignment, let's look at the compositional element of the line. Lines are a powerful element of composition of an image that can add visual and emotional impact to any photograph.
Lines can be leading, vertical, horizontal, diagonal, curved and converging. Each can have a different impact upon a photograph and create a certain mood.
* Leading lines point towards an interesting subject. They lead the eye from one part of the picture to another.
* Diagonal lines add depth to the image. They give an image the sense of action.
* Vertical lines which are often used when shooting architecture and urban settings, convey power and height.
* Horizontal lines imply stability and tranquility. Horizons, oceans, deserts, are good opportunities for photos with horizontal lines.
* Curved lines carry the eye through a scene just as effectively as arrow-straight lines. They can create quiet, calm and sensual feelings.
* Lines that converge convey depth, scale and distance.
For the next month, as you're composing your images, be aware of how lines affect your image and look for opportunities to use those lines to convey a mood, or lead the viewer through your image.
