Work Diary&Progression- Line

Evaluation:

In today's lesson we was asked to focus on the component 'line', these lines can be horizontal, vertical, curved, or jagged. When given this task I thought it would be quite boring; however, once I got out and started taking photographs I realised lines are technically everywhere! Therefore there were lots of different objects I could photograph

A photograph I didn't like:

I photographed this image of a tree for my line project. However, I dislike this image as if i was to shoot it again I'd position the trunk in the middle of the photo, to allow viewers eyes to follow up the trunk and along all the jagged lines on the bark. Furthermore, I'd have used a different angle as I'd have taken the image from lower down the trunk to get more lines into the picture from the bark. The bark has harsh angry lines, and then the leaves are softer lines which are separate from the bark, I like this. the horizontal lines I've captured in this image suggest power, corresponding with the tree itself as they're both tall and powerful.

A photograph I did like:

I like this image that I photographed as the focus point is on a jagged, wide line in the centre of the image, due to the focus point your eyes are automatically drawn here, therefore allowing you to see the purpose of the image (lines), I chose this image as one of my best because the cracks in the mud are random, which expresses chaos and disorder of the ground, and how unpredictable and random lines can be. Horizontal and vertical lines are used showing strength but also calmness and tranquillity.

Progression:

Final 5 Images- Line

5 Best Line Images:

I chose these images as I believe I've captured the different types of lines. In these images I've captured horizontal lines, vertical lines, curved lines, leading lines and diagonal lines. I also believe within this I've captured different emotions of lines.

The image above shows how curved/horizontal lines can create depth as you can see the image appears 3D. I like this image as the horizontal lines show calmness and the slight curve shows a journey thats been embarked. It's interesting how the curved lines are pointing towards the sky, suggesting a journey is about to commence in the sky.

In this image the leaves are softer curves which portray calmness and tranquility. The fact the image is on leafs and the lines portray calmness suggests that nature is peaceful and tranquil. 

This image of the shopping trollies portrays order, as the horizontal and vertical mixture of lines are all structured with even spaces between them. This suggests the lines or organised in a military fashion. The horizontal and vertical lines show both calmness and power. As the trolleys are metal this works well with the vertical lines as it shows strength.

The image of the metal grill around the bottom of the tree shows how leading/diagonal lines work, in this image it works subtly as the lines do not go very close together at the end, however we can clearly see they are pointing towards something. 

In this image of the tree there's angry, jagged curves which portray negative feelings. The anger of the lines is reflected by their unpredictability as they're random and unpredictable. This is contrasting with the blue sky in the background which looks like a calm ocean. 

Line Contact Sheet

Line Image Bank

Line Image Bank:

 

I like this image as the curved lines in the ocean suggests tranquillity, this corresponds with the image itself (of water) as it looks calm in this picture. I believe this represents line well as the thickness of the lines shows different depths in the image, therefore this also shows how line can be used along side other elements.

this image of a leaf uses curved lines to again suggest calmness. I like how the swooping line from the edge of the leaf contrasts the direction of the other lines on the right hand side of the image. the lines are spread evenly apart which suggests order and organisation.

 

In this image curved and converging lines are used as the pathway gets smaller the further into the distance, implying the image is on going- taking you on a journey. Horizontal and vertical lines are also used in this image on the tiles on the pathway- this contrasts the curved lines.

Converging lines take your eye to the top of the imsge here and help draw you in. the cracks in the paint itself on the floor are also representative of the element line. The lines used to draw the road markings are vertical which suggest power and strength, which is ironic as they're cracked and weathered.

in this image diagonal lines are used to take you on a journey. they're extremely thin, structured lines which suggest organisation. In addition, the lines on the corn re diagonal and curved suggesting calmness/tranquillity. this is interesting as the picture is of a naturalistic object, consequently this image implies nature is calming.

Converging, vertical and curved lined are used in this image. the image is in black and white also which allows you to focus in on the lines more. the converging lines draw your eye to the bottom on the image. the lines are in an ordered fashion and spread evenly apart in a military style. the curved line around the edge of the clock contrasts this massively and the converging lines point you in the direction of looking at the clock.

Definition Of Lines

Lines:

There are many different uses of lines in photography. Some are used to point the eye in a certain direction, and others are used to display different emotions.

Horizontal lines are used to portray harmony and tranquility. They can be used on a horizon in an image it show a difference between two different aspects of the image (sky and land), they can also show order and organisation if they're ordered in neat rows. 

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Vertical lines are used to symbolise strength and power. this is due to them standing high and being strong/vivid. They too (like horizontal lines) can be used to show order if they're in neat, organised rows.

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 Diagonal lines are used to show a change. They can be very steep which could show more of a change than if they were lower down (shallow.) They can be associated with the side of a mountain- showing how you go upwards, the change of the hight of the line also shows this too.

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Curved lines are used to show calmness, and to portray a journey in which your eyes are going on. Sharper curves may suggest anger, whereas softer, more gentle curves suggest a degree of calmness. 

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Converging lines are used to show depth, and the distance of a picture- these help to point the eye in a certain direction. This also links with the rule of two thirds as if you place a certain part of the image in one of the corners of the rectangle, it's suggested your eye will travel to this part of the image (like the converging lines.)

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My definition of line: they help create the outline of an object, these can be straight or curved but are present everywhere, and go from one point to another.