This was similar to the previous two exercises, instead concentrating on curves. The course note suggested curves emphasise movement and direction and I should concentrate on photographing curves that suggest this.
I again decided to keep a couple of these images in colour and hope it doesn't detract from the curve shape suggesting movement and direction.
Curves
Photograph 1:
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| Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens, 32.0mm, f/20.0, 1/30s. ISO640 |
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This is a very similar image to one found in the course notes. The spiral staircase indicates movement and creates a forceful effect.
Photograph 2:
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| Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens, 28.0mm, f/20.0, 1/25s. ISO160 |
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I have kept this photo in colour as I think the strong yellow of the double yellow lines helps add weight to the curve and lead the eye into the image. I also like the curve shape of the steps right of frame.
Photograph 3:
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| Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens, 35.0mm, f/20.0, 1/6s. ISO3200 |
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I have again kept this photograph in colour. I like how the curved cylinder leads the eye to the two figures in the background and the colour of the men's tops reflects in the metal of the cylinder helping to emphasize the curve.
Photograph 4:
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| Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens, 35.0mm, f/20.0, 1/30s. ISO125 |
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The use of a wide angle and positioning the trucks right of frame help to emphasise and soften this curve.
Curves evoke a sense of movement and direction, they 'pull' the eye and are extremely useful in planned composition. Curves have associations of smoothness (photograph 3), grace and elegance and so add these feelings to the image (photograph 4).
