1. from LEARNING TO SEE CREATIVELY by BRYAN PETERSON ELEMENTS OF DESIGN

2. Too many points of interest often result in confusion

3. Zoom in or move closer

4. Change your point of view

5. Elements of Design Line Shape Form Texture Pattern Color Every photo has at least one element and each often has symbolic value, especially line, shape and color

6. Line Can symbolize wisdom or experience Jagged line can symbolize fear Also energy and power

7. Symbolism of line direction Horizontal – tranquility, stability Vertical – pride, dignity Diagonal – movement, speed

8. Lines have visual weight Thick lines – greater strength than thin

9. Curvilinear Lines Signify  Motion  Growth  Meandering direction  Restfulness or restlessness

10. Line

15. Shape Is a closed line Is the principal element of identification

16. Shapes Squares and rectangles – stability, man-made world Triangles – strength, feelings of permanence, endurance, weight Inverted triangles – instability, lightness, impermanence

17. Shapes (cont) S shapes – subtle motion, growth, restfulness  Symbolize – water, plant growth, music Circle – sun, moon, earth, planets  Evokes feelings of completion, universality, wholeness, warmth

18. Photographing Shapes Lighting  Back lit, creates silhouette  Front lit, head on  Strong contrast with surroundings Best time  Hour before/after sunrise  Hour before/after sunset

19. Shapes

24. Form A shape that is side lit Contrast between light and dark areas gives a shape its form Forms are 3 dimensional, shapes are 2 dimensional

25. Types of Forms Hard-edged, man made  Squared, rectangular, circular, triangular  Are aggressive, decisive, rigid Natural, organic  Round, curving, meandering  Are quieter, lighter, free flowing

26. Photographing Forms Sunny OK but usually side lit to see shadows

27. Form

30. Texture Types of texture  Smooth  Soft  Silky  Rough  Coarse  Jagged

31. Texture Invites a high degree of viewer response Feelings of texture evoke memories and strong emotions

32. Textures

37. Pattern Lines, shapes, forms or textures repeated at regular intervals Both man-made and natural Attracted to patterns because the order they present is comforting

38. Photographing Patterns To create, fill the frame Use macro or telephoto lens

39. Patterns

45. Color Adds a range of emotional tones  Passive to aggressive  Cheerful to mysterious

46. Color - Symbol and Meaning Red – most advancing color, aggression Blue – most recessive, coolest tone Green – symbol of fertility, new beginnings, environment Yellow – cheerful, cowardly Orange – cheerful, warmth Purple – symbol of royalty White – pureness Black – mystery, emptiness, death

47. Color