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Jan 23, 2014 11:10:46   #
suejay50 Loc: Devon, UK
 
pg 6 - Just love these old historical buildings. Here are three from Barcelona
CHuckle's wrote:
This next set of shot's were taken on the same day on the way home from Rockport at Thanksgiving. When we were driving thru Goliad, I looked up and saw this mission on the hill. Here is what I came away with.
Part II:
Presidio La Bahia

Parc Guell walkway
Parc Guell walkway...

La Pedera roof curves
La Pedera roof curves...

window arches & St George
window arches & St George...

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Jan 23, 2014 11:15:24   #
PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area
 
p6.
Salt -love your horses and, yes, they are curvy. #2 like the contrast between the vertical trees balanced by the soft curves of Cadence. The curves from neck and belly take me to the “rear” of the frame. #3 you have several arcs going on - the wings yes but also the prominent branch on the right arcs and ends directly over the bird so my eye goes from the strong tree to the bird in flight. The smaller tree on left helps direct my eye also.

Mary - thank you. You do have several arcs happening in this image. The one you mentioned, the mound of snow that intersects with the tree and the lines in the road, and the road disappearing between snow mound and barn. I like the balance between hard lines and shapes and curved ones.

CHuckles - thanks for the feedback. All of us need our imaginations kick started now and again, don’t we? In the mission shot you have an overall arc from left up over the top and down to the right with lots of arcs within. The foreground is also a curved line . Sandwiched between are several horizontal lines and placement to the left, to me, all make a pleasing composition. #3 made me look for the focal point - the white arch, middle opening and top arc led my eye to the statue.

Judy - thanks for the feedback. I originally thought that also, but wasn’t really sure.

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Jan 23, 2014 11:16:57   #
PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area
 
CHuckle's wrote:
This next set of shot's were taken on the same day on the way home from Rockport at Thanksgiving. When we were driving thru Goliad, I looked up and saw this mission on the hill. Here is what I came away with.
Part II:
Presidio La Bahia


p6 OOpsy, didn't see the rest. You really worked the place! Good job! Loved seeing it.

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Jan 23, 2014 11:18:58   #
PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area
 
judy juul wrote:
Another Archive...Arcs and curved lines for sure-


p6 Missed this one, Judy. I like the way the lighting emphasizes the architecture. Hmm - arcs, Architecture. Wonder if there is a connection. Architecture does use a lot of curved lines...

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Jan 23, 2014 11:27:18   #
CHuckle's Loc: Lockhart, Texas
 
judy juul wrote:
Another Archive...Arcs and curved lines for sure-


Beautiful!!!

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Jan 23, 2014 11:30:29   #
CHuckle's Loc: Lockhart, Texas
 
suejay50 wrote:
pg 6 - Just love these old historical buildings. Here are three from Barcelona


Me too!:thumbup:
Awesome! The stones interspersed in the structural support is really cool! Love the bird's eye view of the second one!

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Jan 23, 2014 11:35:12   #
CHuckle's Loc: Lockhart, Texas
 
PAToGraphy wrote:
p6 OOpsy, didn't see the rest. You really worked the place! Good job! Loved seeing it.


Thanks Pat. I know I posted a lot of shots, but the mission is so full of tragic history that to see such beauty inspired me! Thank you for your feedback. :-D

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Jan 23, 2014 11:40:47   #
Mary1946 Loc: Minnesota
 
PAToGraphy wrote:
p6.
Salt -love your horses and, yes, they are curvy. #2 like the contrast between the vertical trees balanced by the soft curves of Cadence. The curves from neck and belly take me to the “rear” of the frame. #3 you have several arcs going on - the wings yes but also the prominent branch on the right arcs and ends directly over the bird so my eye goes from the strong tree to the bird in flight. The smaller tree on left helps direct my eye also.

Mary - thank you. You do have several arcs happening in this image. The one you mentioned, the mound of snow that intersects with the tree and the lines in the road, and the road disappearing between snow mound and barn. I like the balance between hard lines and shapes and curved ones.

CHuckles - thanks for the feedback. All of us need our imaginations kick started now and again, don’t we? In the mission shot you have an overall arc from left up over the top and down to the right with lots of arcs within. The foreground is also a curved line . Sandwiched between are several horizontal lines and placement to the left, to me, all make a pleasing composition. #3 made me look for the focal point - the white arch, middle opening and top arc led my eye to the statue.

Judy - thanks for the feedback. I originally thought that also, but wasn’t really sure.
p6. br Salt -love your horses and, yes, they are c... (show quote)


Thanks, Pat. I did see some of the other curves as well.

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Jan 23, 2014 12:45:31   #
photogrl57 Loc: Tennessee
 
[quote=laskalass]Page One
PATOGRAPHY--PHOTOGRL--I must also ask you where those shots were taken?Looks like Santa Fe or even San Antonio...were they taken in Arizona?? Especially love that street with the dirt road...and the curvy pathway...

The 1st one was taken at the Holy Trinity Monastery St. David, AZ
The 4th one was taken in Lake Charles, LA
and the rest were taken at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum here in AZ

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Jan 23, 2014 12:55:41   #
rdudas Loc: Los Angeles
 
millennium park in chicago
St. Louis Arch
Downtown Los Angeles


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Not quite arcs but sort of curves
Not quite arcs but sort of curves...

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Jan 23, 2014 13:08:14   #
fish9x Loc: Central Michigan
 
Excellent Pat. Too cold to go out and get anything today so I'll just post a few from the past.













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Jan 23, 2014 13:10:49   #
judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.
 
PAToGraphy wrote:
p6 Missed this one, Judy. I like the way the lighting emphasizes the architecture. Hmm - arcs, Architecture. Wonder if there is a connection. Architecture does use a lot of curved lines...


Thanks,Pat!

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Jan 23, 2014 13:11:47   #
judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.
 
rdudas wrote:
millennium park in chicago
St. Louis Arch
Downtown Los Angeles


Very nice collection,rdudas :thumbup:

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Jan 23, 2014 13:14:28   #
judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.
 
So cold here-look who moved in! He definitely has curves!

Taken this afternoon in Cheshire!
Taken this afternoon in Cheshire!...

What do ya think?
What do ya think?...

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Jan 23, 2014 13:44:00   #
Agnesm Loc: Florida
 
PAToGraphy wrote:
Welcome to the "Arc/Curved Line" Challenge
Before I begin, let me say up front, I am NOT an authority on this subject. A post last year got me thinking and I wanted to know more. The best way to learn, they say, is to try and teach something. Hoping some of the more experienced will correct and/or add to what I've found.

The purpose of this challenge: explore the use of arcs, or curves, in composing images. Curved lines can bring drama, an eye pleasing element, and rhythm to an image by leading the eye into/out of the photograph, to a point of interest, or act as a frame. Curves are rhythmic, graceful, dynamic and add energy to a composition. They exist in nature, landscapes still life, architecture, portraits. Check out this excellent article.

http://digital-photography-school.com/composing-with-curves

I also recommend this 3.21 minute YouTube (upbeat music, no spoken words and a really clear explanation of curves and other composition elements.) "5 Photography Composition Tips with 70+ Examples"

http://youtu.be/7XSsV0ZddeU

Not all arcs or curved lines work -or mine didn't anyway and I will post some.

So let's start! Show me your arcs, curved lines, and S curves.
Welcome to the "Arc/Curved Line" Challen... (show quote)


Thanks for the start Pat. enjoy your pictures and watched the video on youtu. Good for reinforcement.

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