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f romLEARNING TO SEE CREATIVELY

byBRYAN PETERSON

ELEMENTS OF DESIGN

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Too many points of interest often result in confusion

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Zoom in or move closer

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Change your point of view

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Elements of Design

Line Shape Form Texture Pattern Color

Every photo has at least one element and each often has symbolic value, especially line, shape and color

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Line

Can symbolize wisdom or experienceJagged line can symbolize fearAlso energy and power

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Symbolism of line direction

Horizontal – tranquility, stabilityVertical – pride, dignityDiagonal – movement, speed

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Lines have visual weight

Thick lines – greater strength than thin

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Curvilinear Lines

Signify Motion Growth Meandering direction Restfulness or restlessness

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Line

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Line

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Line

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Line

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Line

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Shape

Is a closed lineIs the principal element of identification

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Shapes

Squares and rectangles – stability, man-made world

Triangles – strength, feelings of permanence, endurance, weight

Inverted triangles – instability, lightness, impermanence

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Shapes (cont)

S shapes – subtle motion, growth, restfulness Symbolize – water, plant growth, music

Circle – sun, moon, earth, planets Evokes feelings of completion, universality, wholeness,

warmth

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Photographing Shapes

Lighting Back lit, creates silhouette Front lit, head on Strong contrast with surroundings

Best time Hour before/after sunrise Hour before/after sunset

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Shapes

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Shapes

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Shapes

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Shapes

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Shapes

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Form

A shape that is side litContrast between light and dark areas gives

a shape its formForms are 3 dimensional, shapes are 2

dimensional

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Types of Forms

Hard-edged, man made Squared, rectangular, circular, triangular Are aggressive, decisive, rigid

Natural, organic Round, curving, meandering Are quieter, lighter, free flowing

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Photographing Forms

Sunny OK but usually side lit to see shadows

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Form

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Form

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Form

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Texture

Types of texture Smooth Soft Silky Rough Coarse Jagged

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Texture

Invites a high degree of viewer responseFeelings of texture evoke memories and

strong emotions

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Textures

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Textures

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Textures

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Textures

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Textures

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Pattern

Lines, shapes, forms or textures repeated at regular intervals

Both man-made and naturalAttracted to patterns because the order they

present is comforting

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Photographing Patterns

To create, fill the frameUse macro or telephoto lens

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Patterns

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Patterns

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Patterns

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Patterns

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Patterns

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Patterns

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Color

Adds a range of emotional tones Passive to aggressive Cheerful to mysterious

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Color - Symbol and Meaning

Red – most advancing color, aggressionBlue – most recessive, coolest toneGreen – symbol of fertility, new beginnings,

environmentYellow – cheerful, cowardlyOrange – cheerful, warmthPurple – symbol of royaltyWhite – purenessBlack – mystery, emptiness, death

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Color

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Color

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Color

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Color

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Color

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Color

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Color