Challenge: 10/20-10/22/24: Geometric Shapes and Composition
Oct 19, 2014 17:42:54 #
Purpose of the challenge: identify principles of geometric composition, practice, and post your results. Developing composition skills is directly related to dynamic photographs. Please begin by reading these 2 short articles (which have many illustrations). Take a look at something you shot in the last few weeks. Can you identify any patterns? I am no expert in composition but I want to learn. Please share what you know about this subject.
You may use geometry already and not recognize it. I purposely shot for the challenge, kept referring to the articles and analyzed my images. In a photo slump? Shapes are everywhere. Analyze magazine photos, TV ads - anything visual.
Remember: the shape itself is NOT the subject this time. The shape(s) should draw you to the subject.
http://digital-photography-school.com/advanced-composition-using-georgraphy/
http://thedigitalphotocoach.com/blog/2011/10/17/geometry-pro-photographers-composition-secret-no-15/ (This article has links to many other composition topics)
I did do some marking, but you dont have to. Ill try to keep it simple.
You may use geometry already and not recognize it. I purposely shot for the challenge, kept referring to the articles and analyzed my images. In a photo slump? Shapes are everywhere. Analyze magazine photos, TV ads - anything visual.
Remember: the shape itself is NOT the subject this time. The shape(s) should draw you to the subject.
http://digital-photography-school.com/advanced-composition-using-georgraphy/
http://thedigitalphotocoach.com/blog/2011/10/17/geometry-pro-photographers-composition-secret-no-15/ (This article has links to many other composition topics)
I did do some marking, but you dont have to. Ill try to keep it simple.
Your basic Triangular composition
Local historic church - lots of geometry going on but...
Doors and window are the intended subject (blue), as a group they form a triangle, the building is a rectangle with a top triangle and arc window. There are many rectangles and triangles within the subject but we're looking at over-all composition
I tried other angles, but the subject "wasn't there"
Oct 19, 2014 18:26:47 #
Oct 19, 2014 19:09:46 #
Roadrunner wrote:
First try ............
So, your subjects are - the door, the tree trunks and the rocks with waved on beach. Fish Eye is definitely a series of arcs showing off your subject. I think you might have some rectangular shapes parallel to the tree trunks as well as triangles of color cutting across the image. Triangles very easily seen in last image. Thanks, RR. Keep 'em coming.
Oct 19, 2014 19:35:21 #
Interesting challenge Pat I think I will learn alot with this one. I found one that has alot of geometric shapes in it.
Oct 19, 2014 19:45:10 #
Oct 19, 2014 19:48:52 #
Great Challenge Pat! I sure wish I could join! If I get wi-fi tomorrow, I will certainly submit! Thanks for hosting! Oh heck...here are a couple that I think work. If not please let me know...I will do my best to peek in on Tues. Cheers everyone!
PAToGraphy wrote:
Purpose of the challenge: identify principles of g... (show quote)
Here is one that "I think" works. triangle
Triangle
Triangle and lots of rectangles
Oct 19, 2014 21:00:24 #
Oct 19, 2014 21:19:48 #
Lorima wrote:
Interesting challenge Pat I think I will learn alot with this one. I found one that has alot of geometric shapes in it.
A good start, Lorima. Remember, in this challenge, the subject is not exclusively a geometric shape. It is using geometric shapes to showcase the subject. What other shaped spaces were there around the column or those beautiful windows that showcased your subject? The column does have the rectangular plain shapes that show off the ornate. The leaves to the left of the windows almost form an arc.
Oct 19, 2014 21:23:43 #
Clicker2014 wrote:
Great Challenge Pat! I sure wish I could join! If I get wi-fi tomorrow, I will certainly submit! Thanks for hosting! Oh heck...here are a couple that I think work. If not please let me know...I will do my best to peek in on Tues. Cheers everyone!
Triangles and arcs are clear in both bird shots. The building is very interesting and full of shapes, If the building is the subject, what "shapes" are around it to showcase it - or does it need a crop?
Oct 19, 2014 21:25:04 #
Oct 19, 2014 21:28:59 #
judy juul wrote:
o.k Geo shapes
Think you got the idea on the first 2, JJ. The building in #1, yes, full of shapes, but the triangular pieces at the top help frame and compose it. In the second it seems the subjects are the boardwalk and shelters at the end - good example as the sky fills in with rectangular and square shapes and the dune grass is also in rectangular blocks. The shapes in the doilie are beautiful but your first 2 are addressing the challenge best. You also have some triangles going on in #2.
Oct 19, 2014 21:32:44 #
jacklpine wrote:
Curve and diamond.
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Jacklpine you have several shapes going aside from the shape of your subject. The lighthouse divides the sky into 2 triangles which sets it off well. Triangles are one of the most common shapes used in composition and some of the strongest. (Just as they are strong engineering features)
Oct 19, 2014 21:35:32 #
This challenge calls for a different way of looking at an image. In addition to paying attention to defining a subject, we're looking carefully at what surrounds the subject. Keep them coming. Won't be able to comment on all in depth, but I'll do my best. Reading the articles truly helps.
Oct 19, 2014 21:38:08 #
Awww...you are right! Is this better?
PAToGraphy wrote:
Triangles and arcs are clear in both bird shots. The building is very interesting and full of shapes, If the building is the subject, what "shapes" are around it to showcase it - or does it need a crop?
Oct 19, 2014 21:39:33 #
Clicker2014 wrote:
Awww...you are right! Is this better?
So the doors are the subject and the shapes around them take your eye to the doors :) At least that's what it did for me. You could even lop off the more "modern" end and be left with 2 doors, 2 windows and rectangular spaces around them if you wanted. Looks like an old Russian building.
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