Implied Lines

I have just found out to scan and these photos above were printed on ordinary paper hence the quality of the images are not very good but none the less illustrate implied lines. The first photograph shows the extended line of the shadow of the chain hanging down. This is easier to see on the original image. The second image show an eye-line between the photographer who is holding her camera and her two subjects. Again this is clearer in the original image.

Implied Lines

I have shown in these photographs where I think there are implied lines. I think in the photograph of the matador there are implied curved lines with the movement of the bull, the movement of the matador's cape and the curved line on the ground. I think there are straight implied lines in the other photograph between the horse and man and the two horses and that there is also a curved implied line between the horses.

Curves

The first photograph is of a bicycle shelter at a local station. I think it shows the dynamism of using curves. The second photograph I took for my first assignment to demonstrate a curve . The curved movement in this photograph is smooth and flowing. For the third photograph I spotted a row of houses with this curved architecture which I thought was unusual and interesting. I realise I should have been more careful not to chop off the left hand edge of the curve! However I think this image would also make a good black and white image because of the strong lines in it.

I have also learnt from this exercise that curves give a sense of direction to a photograph and can lead the eye through a photograph. Curves can also be produced by implication.

Diaganols

These photographs demonstrate diagonals. The first photograph of the flower was taken a few years ago but I found it in my collection. I think it clearly demonstrates the dynamism of using diagonals and the strong sense of direction created compared to using horizontal and vertical lines in an image. The photograph of the row of shop illustrates how diagonals used in an image can produce a vanishing point adding depth and distance to the image by leading the viewer's eye through a photograph. I realise from this exercise as mentioned there are few true diagonals but it is easy to create them from a particular viewpoint.

Horizontal and vertical lines

These photographs include some of the photographs I have taken with vertical and horizontal lines.

I understand from this exercise that lines are a key element in adding structure to photographs.

The lines are primarily defined by contrast ie. contrasting colours, light, shape etc

Horizontal lines seem to add stability and a static feel to a photograph as they act as a baseline. Vertical photographs perhaps because of their lack of baseline can add strength and a feeling of movement.

I thought the example in the material using both vertical and horizontal lines in a photograph was very effective and I also like the idea of having a broken horizon which adds a more chaotic feel.

I have also learnt when using vertical and horizontal line as a significant part of a photograph that it is essential they must be straight.