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Shape Definition - the external form or appearance characteristic of someone or something; the outline of an area or figure.
This is shows us shape by the way the sticks go up. They create a sort of triangle and it goes all around so you can assume that this structure creates about eight triangles. There are also more triangles to the right, under the roof, and to the left on the bench.
Line—a point moving through space that creates direction or a pathway in an image. Tip: use lines that draw a viewer’s eyes into a composition and point them in the direction of the main subject of the photo—“leading lines”
There are two leading lines in this image. The wooden bar that the pigeon is sitting on, and the horizon line. Both lines would be considered leading lines because they both lead to the main subject in this image, the pigeon.
Form—created when shapes are seen as 3-dimensional in an image. This creates depth and distance in a composition. Tip: correct placement of forms create depth and generates more of an interest in a composition by pulling your viewer into the image
Form is showed here in many ways. The tree is three dimensional, the stick to the right is too, and so is the building. The stick looks like the tallest, with the tree looking like the second tallest, and the building the shortest. But we all know that it is the other way around. This shows distance between me and that building.
Space—the area of an image taken up by elements (positive space) or the open area around or between elements (negative space) . Tip: use open spaces that have little in them to create more focus and emphasis on the subject of the image—“negative space”
There is almost half of the picture as negative space. there is nothing interesting around except for the pole. And there are lines leading to the pole so this all creates more emphasis to go look at the pole.
Texture—surfaces shown in an image that suggest to our perception and memories of touch, taste, and/or smell—this makes a photograph seem more “real” and give a life-like impression/feeling. Tip: good use of texture creates a stronger connection for a viewer to a composition
The texture here all lies in the ocean. The water looks so smooth and refreshing. The taste is sort of salty, and the smell is a sort of ocean smell. The feeling that it might give is a feeling of calm, like you can just relax. For those afraid of the ocean, it can give fear of what lurks beneath.
Color—the amount of light in an image in terms of hue (type of color) and saturation (amount of the hue)…black and white has color in terms of shades of gray. Tip: there needs to be the perfect balance of color: not enough and the image is boring, but too much and the image looks unrealistic
For me, this image just has the perfect balance of colors. The only colors here are the main subject, being the hotel. Everything else is darkened away. Also, with the tower shadowing over you, does it not make you feel so small?
Value—the quality of light vs. dark (brightness and shadows) by using bright colors or softer color tones; or the lighting contrast tones in a black and white image…this is the “pop” that an image has to the eye…Tip: always remember that this is the first impression of an image for a viewer, it “wows” the viewer and should be used to capture their attention immediately
This picture has a good balance of light and dark. The light shines right where I want it to and the dark blinds right where I also want it too. Giving this image a feel like this bird is in thought. There are also many lines here and about five shapes. One diamond, two trapezoids, and two rectangles.
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