The following is a direct copy and has been Pasted in for future reference from the Art of Photography coursework PDF Doc. (pasted in Maroon)
3 photographs total
a) Start by looking at these two photographs and find the implied lines (see above) in each, showing them in a small sketched diagram. If one direction along a line is dominant, indicate this with an arrow.
b) Then find any three photographs of your own, and perform the same analysis.
c) For the third part of the exercise, plan and take two photographs that use the following kinds of implied lines to lead the eye:
- an eye-line
- the extension of a line, or lines that point.
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Equipment
Nikon D4
24/70 f2.8 lens
80/400 f4.5 lens
Nikon Speedlight 910
Method
In this three part exercise I have sketched two pictures from the coursework and indicated the implied lines, shown three of my own pictures also indicating the applied lines and finally I have taken two pictures showing an extension of a line and a picture with an eye-line.
Please see pictures and captions below for more description and details.
Note – all pictures have been compressed hence there will be a quality reduction when enlarging.
Picture 1 (Sketch One & Two – Implied Lines)
I have drawn the two photographs from the course work (see above) and in each sketch I have shown the Implied Lines with an arrow.
Picture 2 (Four Man Rowing Boat – Implied Lines)
This picture was taken with a 24/70mm lens, aperture of f6.3 and a speed of 160th sec. ISO 100, focal length 52mm.
This picture was taken along the river Avon, I have indicated the Implied Line of boat travel with a red arrow.
Picture 3 (Garden Entrance – Implied Lines)
This picture was taken with a 24/70mm lens, aperture of f5.0 and a speed of 400th sec. ISO 125, focal length 24mm.
This picture was taken in the gardens of Rousham House (Oxfordshire). The walled entrance leading into another garden naturally introduces direction, I have indicated the Implied Line with a red arrow.
Picture 4 (Para Glider – Implied Lines)
This picture was taken with a 80/400mm lens, aperture of f14 and a speed of 200th sec. ISO 100, focal length 195mm.
This picture of a paraglider landing naturally shows travel through body language and position, I have indicated the Implied Line of body travel with a red arrow.
Picture 5 (Portrait – Implied Lines)
This picture was taken with a 24/70mm lens, aperture of f3.5 and a speed of 30th sec. ISO 320, focal length 24mm.
This portrait was taken at a London underground station. If we consider the rail track (be it curved or straight) as the extension of a line this intern leads us to the subject.
Picture 6 (Table Conversation – Implied Lines)
This picture was taken with a 24/70mm lens, aperture of f8.0 and a speed of 30th sec. ISO 1000, focal length 24mm and the use of a speedlight.
An eye-line picture, taken of my family around the kitchen table at homework time.
What have I learnt from this exercise
From this exercise I have learnt that implied lines and extension lines can enhance a pictures and give certain impact. They can also be used to bring the viewers eye to various points and parts of the picture otherwise not noticed.
The influence of both diagonals and curves (the two most active types of line) a dynamic feeling to pictures can be enhanced when movement appears to be directed outwards by lines, diagonals and curves. If the lines in a picture encourage the attention to move out of the frame, the eye then naturally moves back to see more. The to – and – fro effect creates tension and activity. Dynamic tension is created by the use of diverging lines and movement. This movement can also be exaggerated by the use of a wide-angle lens.
Thoughts and Reflection
This exercise took me considerably longer than I first anticipated, I read the coursework through twice and also in conjunction ‘The Photographers eye.’ I have enjoyed the out come from this exercise as I am now confident in recognising implied and extension lines.
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