Assignment:
Leading lines are lines within an image that lead the eye to another
point in the image, or occasionally, out of the image. Anything with a
definite line can be a leading line. Fences, bridges, even a shoreline
can lead the eye. If you can pair leading lines with a subject that is
placed further along the line,deeper into your image, you will more than likely have a very solid image.
Symmetry (or Balance)- While not all balanced photographs are symmetrical, all symmetrical photographs are balanced. Symmetry (also known as formal balance) is achieved when both sides of the image hold equal weight. Photographers have creative license to take this ‘symmetry’ as literally or as figuratively as they please, as you can see by the two examples below. Each photograph is equally balanced if split down the middle, yet one is literally symmetrical and the other uses different elements of the composition to appear symmetrical.
Watch this really nice video on Leading Lines by street photographer Eric Kim
Photo To Do List:
1. Do some research on 'Lines and Symmetry Photography' and post that research to your blog. Then do a google image search for examples you find interesting and/or particularly effective and post those to your blog as well.
2. Go for a walk around campus, your neighborhood (or just your house) and take multiple pictures of leading lines and symmetry, indoor and outdoor.
3. Take at least 70 photos and post the best 10 on your blog. When you have your 70 photos, get some feedback from a classmate AND Mr.Whitworth to see how you might improve.
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