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Nov 6, 2018 17:20:10 #

Steve DeMott Loc: St. Louis, Missouri (Oakville area)

Rolk wrote:

I've read and re-read your description on dynamic tension, and understand the basic concept is that
the line lead you to the edges of the image, but couldn't an argument (I prefer "discussion") be made
that those same lines lead into your original object?

I know, I've been accused of being "anal" ...LOL
Tim

1st photo works because the hand-holds lead you away from the center in opposite directions. The Donkey photo, your eyes follow the direction of the animal whether they're running or looking in a direction, which is why we give them "room to run". The donkeys are looking in opposite directions. 2nd photo is the big difference between the very white side to to dark side. Again contrast in opposite directions. Look at a complementary color wheel lots of tension between Black to White, Red to Green or Blue to yellow. 3rd photo is leading lines to the sun. Although a very good photo, not a lot of dynamic tension.
Here's an article that explains it better them ME.
https://expertphotography.com/dynamic-tension-photos-more-dramati/

Steve

Nov 6, 2018 18:20:30 #

Sunnybuck Loc: Pleasanton, Kansas

Another nice challenge Judy.
I'm trying to wrap my brain around Dynamic Tension? Am I on the right track? What's your honest opinion?

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Nov 6, 2018 21:35:21 #

User ID

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Nov 6, 2018 21:42:22 #

MichaelEBM Loc: Los Angeles CA

I wonder if this works. Photographed in Old Town Petaluma, California.

Decaying Railroad Track with a Bit of Greenery

Nov 7, 2018 05:58:36 #

roxiemarty Loc: Florida

Being self taught, as I am, I never learned about some of these things, so great challenge for teaching! I might get what you are saying...........let me know if I am on the right track.

Nov 7, 2018 06:42:29 #

judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

steve DeMott wrote:

1st photo works because the hand-holds lead you aw... (show quote)

Thanks, Steve- that's the very one I was trying to elude to and the article I hoped everyone would check out...

Nov 7, 2018 06:43:12 #

judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

Sunnybuck wrote:

Another nice challenge Judy.
I'm trying to wrap my brain around Dynamic Tension? Am I on the right track? What's your honest opinion?

You've got it Sunny!

Nov 7, 2018 07:02:59 #

judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

User ID wrote:

Interesting lines...Nice examples,ID.

Here's a little more help from the article

1 Multiple diagonal lines moving away from each other in different directions.

2 Paths that move in opposing direction.

3 Body language that contrasts between 2 or more subjects.

opposing direction 2 subjects
opposing direction 2 subjects...

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opposing pahts
opposing pahts...

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Maybe this one for Multiple moving away

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Nov 7, 2018 07:55:21 #

judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

MichaelEBM wrote:

I wonder if this works. Photographed in Old Town Petaluma, California.

Looking good, Michael!

"The simplest and most obvious photo that I have to demonstrate dynamic tension is the one below – the lines move out from the center of the photo to the edges".taken from the subject article..

Nov 7, 2018 08:01:36 #

judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

roxiemarty wrote:

Being self taught, as I am, I never learned about some of these things, so great challenge for teaching! I might get what you are saying...........let me know if I am on the right track.

You certainly are, Roxie! Glad that you are enjoying!

Nov 7, 2018 08:10:27 #

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

ready to pour

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Nov 7, 2018 08:39:37 #

judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

boberic wrote:

ready to pour

You're right on it!

Nov 7, 2018 08:59:36 #

Rolk Loc: South Central PA

OK, I know I can be a little "dense" sometimes, but I really am
trying to learn, grow and understand...

Would any of these be considered examples of "Dynamic Tension?"
Tim