ELEMENTS THAT MAKE A STRIKING IMAGE IN DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
By. Abdu photography
Let’s think about what it takes to create images that really amazing? maybe the answer is there are six basic elements when designing the big picture and specific factors that influence the composition and create images that really great. If you can understand this and learn to apply it successfully then you are on the way to produce a work for beautiful photo.
Perhaps all these elements can be taken into consideration for activities photography, you still need to understand that the drawings are really amazing consists in the simplest way. So, with these factors in mind, use your eyes to create the photo image that they have attended. So let’s look at the elements.
1. SHAPE
Shape is fundamental to your images. Without shape you cannot identify your subjects. If you are unable to identify the shape of a lion under a tree when hiking through a reserve then you are in trouble. Shape is what the viewer sees first and allows them to relate all of the elements in the image.
2. LINE
This is the strongest of all the elements and comes into play very often. If you can use strong lines in your images they will be striking. Learning to use lines is essential if you are to progress in your photography. As you learn digital photography use them often. From horizontals to diagonals and from verticals to converging, all of these will strengthen your images.
3. FORM
Now shape is two dimensional but when we get to form we add a third dimension, depth. Form is very dependent on light. How the light hits the form creates the feeling of depth which is essential in a stunning image. Squares, circles and triangles reveal their form when strong sidelighting hits them. The contrast between shadows and light turns shape into form.
4. PATTERNS
Patterns to me are exciting. Finding patterns where you least expect them adds a new dimension to your images. Repeated patterns and broken patterns both reveal interesting aspects in a photo. Patterns can be used as the subject or as a background to an image. The careful use of these patterns will always help in creating a really great image. Patterns can be found everywhere and by identifying them will add interest to the overall image. Use them to your advantage.
5. COLOR
Use color to your advantage as well. Color is the most striking of the elements when used correctly. Contrasting and complementary colors will create an amazing image but used incorrectly will wash out an otherwise great photo. Color evokes deep emotion. We think in color and feel in color and use color to describe those feelings. Red gives a feeling of passion while orange warmth. Black denotes anger and fear while green represents growth and peace. If you can add color to an image that already has elements that evoke the emotion, then the final image will be exceptional.
6. TEXTURE
Out of all the elements I think that texture evokes the biggest emotional response by a viewer. The challenge here is to photograph it in such a way that the light causes the texture to reveal itself in a way as to create a feeling. Sidelighting is important as it lifts the texture out of the image so as to almost create the actual texture for you to feel. More than any other element it is important to get in close so that the fibres, cracks or rough stone are clearly visible.
These elements of design can all make that outstanding image when used by themselves or when combined. By regularly looking for them and applying them in your images you will learn just how incredibly they help to create great photos. Happy shooting!
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