Discussion - Formal Element

Discussion:

The formal element are Line, Shape, Form, Movement, Tone, Colour, Pattern, Depth, Texture, and Reflection. These 10 techniques are the elements that make a good photo. If all of the formal elements are used then that means that the photographer has understood the importance of each of the techniques and has incorporated
them into their photo. Without these elements the photo would look plain and dull, and the point the photographer is trying to get across will not because if the photographer is trying to show colour and doesn't take in to count any of the other techniques than that means the photo will not show the colour like the photographer has seen it and will not get his point across about the colour in the photo. The
elements can be used to show a multitude of things within
a photograph.

Lines:

Lines is one of the 10 techniques that a photographer must use.
It is also one of the most important as well because it gives
deffiniton to shapes and objects in the photograph. Lines do
no need to be straight they can be curved, jagged or anyway.
Straight lines give the image definition and also give the image
a structure. Curved lines normally show soft and relaxing settings,
and jagged lines show danger and chaos. 

Shapes:

The next fundamental element is shape,shape is important within 

a photo because if something didn't have any shape the image 

would be just one big bowl of stuff. Shape ca either be subtle in an 

image or can be bold in an image. For a photographer to be successful in

using shape he must be able to use both of these techniques. 

Form:

I think that form is the most important aspect of photography because

without the ability to use form we would not be able to create the effect 

the image in the photo looking 3D on a 2D image. Form is when you 

use the shadow mainly to make the3D object look 3D on the 2D image.

Pattern:

Pattern in an image can make it look great, but you need to make sure you 

don't just keep an eye on the physical pattern in front of you, you must also keep an 

eye on the light patterns another patterns that affect the image.

Texture:

Texture is needed in all images because without the right 

texture the image would look ruined and would also not 

have the same affect as an image that did contain texture.

Colour:

Colour is important in an image because without colour there would 

be no image and with little colour the image wouldn't stand out. When 

using lots of bright colour in an image it is important to use lots of light as 

well because this defines the image. When using dark colourist is important 

to use shadows to express the images value.

Movement:

Movement can be captured on a photo by leaving the exposure on 

for longer. this normally creates a blurred image which is why it is 

always best to have a stationary object as the focus.

Tone:

Tone is important to use because it can make a photo look modern

or old fashioned. This is normally added in photoshop or some other 

program used to edit a photo.

Depth:

Depth is not needed in every photo but can be used in photos to

make it look like the image is getting bigger but the line of focus is 

reaching a point. This creates the effect of the outer image getting 

bigger and the focus of the image eating smaller in ratio.

Reflection:

Reflection is not needed for every photo but in some cases 

the use of a reflective surface is good because it means 

you get a double world looking photo. This technique doesn't 

work with every type of photo, it only works with some.

Conclusion:

My conclusion from this is that all photos should contain at least two of the Formal Elements to make it a successful image, if it doesn't contain any of the Formal Elements then that means it is just a blank image and not a very good photograph.