from learning to see creatively by bryan peterson elements of design
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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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