In photography, use of shape, pattern and texture are crucial when it comes to creating effective images. I will be exploring each of them in this blog, as well as experimenting with them all.
SHAPE
Shapes in photography can either be:
GEOMETRIC
Source: https://www.lightstalking.com/21-clever-uses-of-geometric-patterns-in-photography/
Geometric shapes are composed of straight lines, and are usually man made.
For example, this picture I took is an example of a geometric shape, as the bridge creates a variety of shapes, for example the two triangle-like shapes of the floor and the ceiling.
OR ORGANIC
Organic shapes are not composed of straight lines, and are most commonly found in nature.
The trees here are an example of organic shapes, and contrast with the geometric shape of the building in the background.
Another important aspect of shape photography is positive and negative space.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkw_qxgyUnY
The negative space in this image is the snowy ground and the sky, and the positive space is the trees. I personally believe that positive and negative space are equally important in photography.
PATTERN
Pattern photography uses elements that are repeated. The repetition of lines, shapes, tones or colour can create interesting images.
Some examples of pattern photography are:
Sources: https://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/repetition-and-patterns-in-photography/, These images each utilise repeated patterns to create powerful, interesting effects.
These logs are an example of pattern, as they are repeated.
Another form of pattern photography is broken pattern photography:
This is when the pattern is interrupted by a change, for example the bent over person and the red bricks in the examples above. This creates an interesting effect, as it almost defeats the purpose of pattern photography without disregarding the idea entirely.
TEXTURE
When talking about photography, texture refers to the visual quality of the surface of an object, revealed through variances in shape, tone and colour depth.
Source: https://iphonephotographyschool.com/texture/
Texture is best demonstrated through close up images, as demonstrated here.
These logs are an example of texture, as the texture of the wood and moss is clear.
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