I found some in my archives, that’s a good sign. My did I have look hard for these images, and still not totally satisfied, but this is not that serious, even though I trend to take seriously. This week Egidio of Through Brazilian Eyes, challenges us to show how we use rectangles in our photographs and how they help our composition.
Shape in photography is a powerful tool for creating compelling images. By incorporating strong lines, curves, and other shapes into a composition, we can add depth and dimension to our photographs, I have learned. We recognize the four basic shapes: circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles. Each of these shapes can be used to create a variety of different effects in your photographs. Circles are often used to create a feeling of harmony and balance, while triangles can add a sense of movement and drama. Squares and rectangles can help to create a sense of structure and order. AND this is what I am trying to show how I have unintentionally found it in my compositions.
The placement of shapes in a photograph can also have a significant impact on the overall composition. Placing shapes near the edges of the frame can help to create a feeling of tension, while placing them more centrally can create a feeling of balance.
Rectangles are used mostly as frames within a frame, but you also can use them as compositional elements by themselves. Rectangles may give you a sense of security, as well as confinement. Furthermore, when you use many of them in one composition, like the one below, you can create a sense of pattern, which might make your composition even more interesting.
I find cities and interiors to be the best place to find shapes, but someone else has already designed it, I just document it my own way.
Industrial and modern built – the best, No?
This time I stayed mostly in urban areas, but I had to find some in nature.
Thanks you all for your responses to my challenge last week, this is such a fun community. I always find new ways to look at things and see images from around the world. Your images did just that, gave food for thought
Next week, Tina is up next with an exciting challenge, so be sure to look for her post. She is always creative and her photos are always worth a look, as they are so beautifully, skillfully captured. You are bound to be inspired.
As those who follow her know, Lens-Artists team member Donna of Wind Kisses is taking a break from blogging for personal reasons. She will be very much missed but, hopefully be with us again before too long. We wish Donna and her family only the best, as our thoughts are with all of them.
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