Friday, October 15, 2010

Powerful element in photographic composition

Lines


When we look at a photograph our eyes look for “Lines”. Proper composition of lines in a photograph draws our attention to the subject. Lines increase the importance of our object. Following two images show us how the lines add powerful impact to the photograph and change the view dynamically.


 In image 1, waves coming from a distance are creating a gap between the couple and lines which distract our eyes from the main subject.
image1

                                            


In Image 2, waves coming along the path draw our attention to the couple making us feel that they are together in a journey of life.

image2


There are many different types of line - straight, diagonal, curvy, zigzag, radial etc - and each can be used to enhance photographic composition. Taking many shots of same subject with different composition of lines will help to analyze the impact.



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