Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Lines

I wrote up a lesson on lines, so I'll add it to mom's post.

Lesson 2

Line

Lines are all around us and can evoke varied emotional responses; sitting in long lines of traffic is irritating, yet a long lifeline on your palm is a pleasure.

The direction a line takes determines is symbolism. Horizontal lines create stability, while vertical lines give a sense of pride and dignity. Diagonal lines lead towards the feeling of movement, while curved lines are calming; symbolizing motion, growth, meandering direction and restfulness.

The magnitude of the line also impacts the photo. Bold lines symbolize more strength than thin lines.

Assignment:

Choose three different emotions/feelings you want to portray in your photograph and determine which type of lines would best accomplish this. How is the emotion affected when combining different types and angles of lines in one photograph?

While composing your photographs, eliminate unnecessary clutter to allow the viewer to focus on the lines and their intended meaning.

Choose 3 photos (one for each emotion/feeling) to be critiqued. When posting your photos for critique, don’t tell what emotion was intended, as a viewer; make sure to add which emotion you felt from the other’s photos in your critique.

Don’t forget to apply the rule of thirds and to define your subject in your photos.

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