Vocabulary
Questions
Line
Curved Lines
Leadjng line
- A reciprocal line intersects at 90 degrees with another line in the photograph. The two main subject create reciprocal implied lines. The reciprocal line brings focus on the intersecting point in the middle and brings attention towards the couple’s faces which is where you want it to draw focus.
- The hand gesture add to the energy and movement of the diagonal lines because it almost becomes a diagonal arrow. The hand shows the direction the other diagonal lines behind her are moving in. She has the American flag proudly around her neck showing strength and power.
- The diagonal lines create multiple directions for the eye to follow by having the men gaze diagonally towards the women as the walk by in a diagonal manner. The lines cross each other allowing your eyes to follow their movements.
Curved Lines
- The curved lines add to the suspense/tension of the image because the two curves meet at a point in the center of the line and the image creates a feeling of suspense and as if the photo is alive.
- The curved lines add movement to the frame because the curving lines that point towards the direction of the moving subject (bicyclist) make the subject look like it is moving really fast.
- The curved lines also create framing in the photograph because the curved lines from the escalator frame the subject by being on both sides of the subject.
Leadjng line
- The leading line directs your eye because it leads up to the man in the front of the photo. It directs your eye to him.
- The change of camera angle affects the composition because the composition would be completely different and the line wouldn't lead to the subject of the photo.
- The three movements that the lines draw for eye are the arrow pointing towards the "New York Style Pizza" sign, the "One Way" sign, and the direction man's eyes are looking towards.