In music; if you had to start from the beginning, you will start with “Doe, Ray, Me” or
the song is coming. In art, it will be "Line, Texture and Light." Keep in mind that if you want to be
good photographer, you also want to be a good artist. Anyone can go buy cheap
camera and click. This does not make them a great photographer. But great
such as: Ansel Adams, Imogen Cunningham and Edward Weston had one thing in common.
These men and women knew the art and design elements.
Lines are visible or not visible. They can be solid objects or simply implied. Lines can be straight,
curved or serrated. They can lead your eyes to your photo or distract you and make you
look elsewhere. The line can be continuous and continuous; or it may consist of isolated points that
apparently connected to the human eye at some deep subconscious level. In short, they can be
your best friend or your worst nightmare.
vertical the lines represent viability and strength.
horizontal the lines represent calm and tranquility.
Straight lines represent the interest and accuracy. These lines are often used to make a positive statement. Slightly curved lines are free and flexible. These lines are often considered sexy. Vigorously curved lines change direction more quickly. These types of lines are considered more active and strong.
Circle arc very consistent in changing direction. However, these lines, used carefully, may require attention. Used randomly, it can also be the most boring.
Diagonal lines lead the eyes. If you know about it, it can be good, if you do not, it can
be a disaster for your image. They can lead to or from your item.
Jagged line with its sudden, abrupt change in direction, it implies energy, activity or conflict.
If you need an emotional response, be aware of these lines.
So who cares about all these different types of lines? You must, if you want your work to look
Best. If you shoot a tall, strong waterfall; hold the camera upright or
horizontal? If you want to shoot a calm calm lake with a mountain reflecting off the surface,
which direction should you shoot? When your photo says one thing, and you shoot in
opposition, you have lost all confidence as a great photographer. Even if the scene is beautiful,
If the format does not match the image, you are just lucky.
When I was in high school, I photographed everything. I will win several awards. Everyone knew me
as a photographer, and life was good. When I was in college, the teacher was reviewing my portfolio. This
the man studied each picture, then calmly said:
"Do you know what the problem is?"
A little nervous, I replied: "No. What am I?"
"Your problem ... you were told that you are good." He replied.
I was only 18 years old, and I said in a bold voice: “What's the problem?”
He grinned as if waiting for my reaction. "You were told you were good,
by people who have no idea what it really is. Now, you will be fine,
according to who know which is really good. "
To say that this day has changed in my life would be a great understatement. It was as if this giant light had suddenly turned on and lit my way to how I would look at things for the rest of my
a life. Aware of the lines, both seen and invisible - one of the first steps in becoming great. Not easy
rely on luck. When you know what's good and why is it good you can produce good
again. Don't just take off what your friends and family love. If you want to be the best, study
best. Find out what you like and then find out WHY you like it.
