Straight Images - Lines

Definition - Line

Definition:

Web Definition:
 A line is a long narrow mark or band.

My Definition:

My definition of a line is a singular mark along a surface it can be any surface and any kind of mark.
But there needs to have a contrast between the surface and the line to differentiate the two. This contrast can be made by colour, texture, relief (light and dark) or a shiny and matt surface.

Boundary,
Channel,
Edge,
Stripe,
Groove,
Rule,
Configuration,
Crease.

Line photography can be created  in lots of ways. Lines are the base of all photographs. We see the world in perspective so lines form the basis of all that we see. In this shot the photographer has seen multiple lines match up to make a square pattern on the skylight. This is both pattern and line formal elements in one.

Here the photographer has taken a long exposure photograph of a line. The reason we know this is a long exposure is because the clouds are blurred and the the water is smooth. This adds to the strength of the line as does the depth of field which makes it more interesting.



Here the photographer has left the exposure of the camera on for probably 30 seconds or more thuds this has captured movement within the image and the movement of light creates lines and those lines make the photo a movement photo.

Here we see a photographer has taken a photo of a bamboo forest, this image shows us that nature also works in lines. This tells us that lines are basically the start for everything including the start to creating an interesting photograph.

Work Diary - Line

Evaluation:

The thing I liked about doing the line photos was that while lines are everywhere and can be straight, curved, vertical or horizontal it was a good exercise to find lines that really emphasise this. Even though it was quite a challenge I think that it went well because I believe that I managed to get some very intreating photos even from everyday objects.

This is one of my favourite shots because the image has many lines and by using a short depth of field depth I think I exaggerated the curve in the wood on the chair. Tt creates a very interesting image with multiple depths to it. For example because the mid point of the image is the only section in focus, the attention of the viewer is drawn to this point. There is also strong directional light on one side of the chair which creates a great contrast of light and dark in the image.

This image was taken in the car park opposite the college. Photographing any straight line is a great example to help with this section of the course but in hind sight I think that if I had got down on the ground this would have turned an average shot into a good shot. This angle does show perspective but not that well. Also the lighting in the car park was dark and I shot toward light so this always makes exposure difficult. If I were to do this again I would get on the ground and shoot a road outside.

Progression:

If I were to continue doing this then I would find more interesting roads and other shapes like railings for example.  I like this shot below but to make it more interesting If I were to use flash and at night we could see the image disappear into blackness.

This is a good shot as the road is so long the parallel lines disappear into infinity. It would be better if there was a gradual bend in the road as this would demonstrate line in a stronger way. There is also a big contrast between the yellow lines and the road which makes for a stronger image.

I really admire this photo because the photographer has captured
an image of two line types that are polar opposite. One is the actual shadow cast by the light source the other is the lines that are left by the natural light not being obstructed. The lines are only created by shadow (one of the other elements we are studying).

Image Bank - Lines

Here I have some images of lines in nature and some man-made lines. Each images shows a different variation of a line and how with just some lines you can make an amazing photograph. Lines can be found anywhere and it doesn't necessarily need to be a straight line it can be any kind of line. Lines are very interesting because they can do all sorts of things and can make a photograph rather interesting and adds layers to the image. Line is very basic and is normally found within all of the formal elements which make it an extremely easy thing to photograph but also an essential thing for every photo.

Here we have some lines in some rocks in from the different layers of rocks that have been compressed together.We can see the that there is also an element of contrast in the image as well between the lines. There is white and orange lines of different thickness and tone which makes the image extremely interesting. There is also a layer of depth in the image because the lines start rom the bottom and end at the top creating depth in the image.

This is a type crystal found in nature, that is made up of lots of  lines that form a square spiral going towards the centre.  This is also an example of a pattern as well because the lines form a pattern. This goes to show that line can be found in most of the formal elements and also shows how essential it is.

Here are two types of lines. In this image the photographer has manged to get an image of the depth of the trees and has the straight line of the trees in one direction. There is also the straight line of the trees going up as well. This is another example of line and linking in with other formal elements.

Here we can see the lines within a leaf. This photographer shows us the nature works in lines and shows us how systems work in lines. this shows that lines are essential for life as well because we can see the lines in a leaf which are used for transportation of stuff to the cells. 

Here we have some plants that have been planted by a farmer to arrange out his crops. This photographer shows us that lines are also needed when organising out things. Lines are very good for organisation which forms a rather interesting image and makes it neater.

Here we see what happens when a photographer has the exposure  left of a camera on a motorway. We get theses lines of light leftover from when the cars go past. We have movement along with lines because it forms these liens of light when the car moves by the camera.