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-curvesI 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.
Plenty of arcs here - where do they take your eye?
Too many to count - dramatic use of curved lines
Repeating arcs that draw one into the image
Can you see the arcs? Maybe you found more than I
Oodles of arcs and they are intersected by the top of the wave. The surfer and his body position are the focal point.
See any here?
Top of Cardinal's body forms an arch and curved line branches frame him.
Holy Arcs. The top one is the cemetery entrance. Thanks Pat, way to go. Take something that you have a problem with, make a Challenge and we'll all learn
Wonderful examples Pat. I plan to watch the videos.
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-curvesI 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... (
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Bushido
Loc: No Where and Every Where
Great start Pat. Here are a few archival images to help kick things off.
Wow Jim, that raised pulpit is fabulous and perfect for this challenge.
Roadrunner wrote:
Holy Arcs. The top one is the cemetery entrance. Thanks Pat, way to go. Take something that you have a problem with, make a Challenge and we'll all learn
Very neat examples Bushido.
Bushido wrote:
Great start Pat. Here are two to archival images to help kick things off.
thanks for sending me the link Pat--this looks to be an interesting one with lots to learn too.
Pat, I spent 17 years as a Russia Orthodox... that dome is an orthodox Church where is it? Where did you take those pictures? Looks like the one up here in Anchorage...nice examples and teaching...
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-curvesI 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)
I had to do some research on this one after it was mentioned a few days ago. I found out it's basically leading lines ... something that draws the eye into and around the photograph.
That was my duhhhhh moment lol. I hadn't heard that expression before a few days ago. See what happens when you take some time off hahhaha. I found these in the archives figured they fit the challenge.
I hope this fits the bill.
Lobby of Aulani Spa/ Resort in Oahu, HI (A Disney Property)
Dole Plantation enroute to the North Shore
Just outside of Haleiwa
Wow that last one is so elaborately and ornately made...cool...thats my favorite..
Roadrunner wrote:
Holy Arcs. The top one is the cemetery entrance. Thanks Pat, way to go. Take something that you have a problem with, make a Challenge and we'll all learn
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PATOGRAPHY--Love those examples...Im fascinated by the Orthodox Church though...
ROADRUNNER--Where is that Church? Is it episcopalian? Never saw that central dais except in movies inside English Cathedrals. I love photos of Old Churches..
BUSHIDO--the top one looks spooky I think I see a vampire lurking there...the colorful lamps make a pretty pattern.
The old celler door reminds me of a castle...all are very good pics.
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...
MIKED--nice bridge arcs...the top one though is really awesome with that lovely walkway...I wish people would say where the photos are from...lol
Hawaii was loaded with arced and curvy things. I will see what else you might enjoy on the morrow.
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-curvesI 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)
Really nice examples Pat to start this challenge. I'll be looking for fresh ones in Missouri. In the mean time from my archives and the land of natural arcs an curves in Utah.
Natural arches galore.
Interesting curves in the rocky landscape.
Really old growth curves.
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