Explain what the phrase Formal Elements means in photography.
Formal elements includes: line, shape, pattern, texture, form and tone. These elements bring order to composition and helps better emphasis critical aspects from shots.
Describe each of the 6 elements discussed so far (line, shape, pattern, texture, tone, focus)
-line: guides eyes to objects in pictures and emphasizes movement
-shape: Geometric or organic shapes
-pattern: Objects that creates rhythm or pattern(reflections and echoes) by repeating.
-texture: It adds depth and reality to the shots so the pictures become more alive.
-form: a 3 dimensional figure using the difference between light and shadows to better illustrated the depth of and object.
focus: sharpest area of a shot that emphasizes the focus
tone: refers to the darkness and lightness of a color in a picture
Give an example that emphasizes each element (you can use your own image or an image from somebody else – but it must be cited!)
Art Wolfe
Can an image show just one element at a time? Justify your answer.
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