Formal Elements: The fundamental components of a photograph and elements that shape the visual image of a photograph. These include aspects like line, shape, color, texture, form, space, light, and overall composition. Understanding and effectively using these elements helps photographers create impactful and visually appealing images.

39+ Photos Showing An Excellent Use Of Leading Lines - VIEWBUG.com

The photo shows a clear lined shape pathway across the whole road. “39+ Photos Showing an Excellent Use of Leading Lines.” VIEWBUG.com, 22 May 2017, www.viewbug.com/blog/composing-with-leading-lines-photo-contest-finalists.

Shape in Photography [Examples & Definition]

The shape in the picture shows a very unique structure that builds up the building by it’s shape it is not straight edged it has a curved structure. Dima, and Dima. “What Is Shape in Photography?” Mylio Photos Blog, 1 Jan. 2024, inspire.mylio.com/shapes-in-photography.

How to Use Repetition & Patterns in Photography - Focus Camera

This picture is made up of the same shape repeating more than once it also has an echo of reflection. Painter, Harry. “How to Use Repetition & Patterns in Photography.” Focus Camera, 5 Nov. 2021, wavelength.focuscamera.com/how-to-use-repetition-patterns-in-photography.

How to Photograph Texture

The texture of this photo looks like wood painted to look like the see, if you touch it it would feel rough. It creates a mood of peace. Team, Format. “Visual and Creative Artists Magazine | Format.” FORMAT, 12 Aug. 2025, www.format.com/magazine/resources/photography/texture-photography.

Understanding Tonal Contrast for Better Photos | Discover Digital Photography

the value and tone of this picture is showing life in different shades and the value of it. “Understanding Tonal Contrast for Better Photos.” Discover Digital Photography, www.discoverdigitalphotography.com/2016/understanding-tonal-contrast-for-better-photos.

Selective Focus Photography Tips | Discover Digital Photography

This photo shows a very focused picture where the dandelion is very clear to a point where the feathers could be counted. “Selective Focus Photography Tips.” Discover Digital Photography, www.discoverdigitalphotography.com/2015/selective-focus-photography-tips.

I believe that every picture demonstrates many formal elements in a picture for example the third  picture shows repitition, shape and lines. In short, every picture shows a bigger meaning when you look at it from a different angle. so every element that was named can be found in every picture that was taken