Lines
Horizontal, Vertical, and Diagonal Lines
What is a reciprocal line and how is it used in, "Henri Cartier-Bresson. ROMANIA. 1975. In a train"?
A reciprocal line is a line that is drawn perpendicular to one that already exists. In the picture, the first line is created by the diagonal position of the woman's body, and the second line is created by the man next to her.
In, "Henri Cartier-Bresson. USA. 1947. Cape Cod, Mass, Independence Day", how does the hand gesture add to the energy and movement of the diagonal lines?
The hand gesture adds to the energy and movement of the diagonal lines by extending the line going from the opposite side of the picture, through the man's knee, and through his hand on the lower left side.
In, "Rene Burri. BRAZIL. 1960. Rio de Janeiro. Ministry of Health", how do the diagonal lines create multiple directions for the eye to follow?
The diagonal lines add energy to the shot and give the viewer directions to look in, including the direction the men are looking in, and the direction the women are walking in.
A reciprocal line is a line that is drawn perpendicular to one that already exists. In the picture, the first line is created by the diagonal position of the woman's body, and the second line is created by the man next to her.
In, "Henri Cartier-Bresson. USA. 1947. Cape Cod, Mass, Independence Day", how does the hand gesture add to the energy and movement of the diagonal lines?
The hand gesture adds to the energy and movement of the diagonal lines by extending the line going from the opposite side of the picture, through the man's knee, and through his hand on the lower left side.
In, "Rene Burri. BRAZIL. 1960. Rio de Janeiro. Ministry of Health", how do the diagonal lines create multiple directions for the eye to follow?
The diagonal lines add energy to the shot and give the viewer directions to look in, including the direction the men are looking in, and the direction the women are walking in.
Curved Lines
In, "Abbas / GREAT BRITAIN. Belfast. A wall crumbles down after having been set on fire, presumably by the IRA", how do the curved lives add to the suspense/tension of the image?
Several curves-the stream of water and the wall falling down-touch in the center, creating a feeling of tension.The "snaking" of the hose at the bottom of the frame and the curves created by the falling building create action.
In, "Henri Cartier-Bresson / France, 1932", How do the curved lines add movement to the frame?
The direction of the staircase, handrail, and sidewalk give the photograph a sense of direction, which is completed by the bicyclist moving in the same direction.
In, "Eric Kim / Santa Monica, 2011", How are the curved lines also creating framing in the photograph?
The curves create a frame for the picture by drawing the attention to the middle of the photograph.
Several curves-the stream of water and the wall falling down-touch in the center, creating a feeling of tension.The "snaking" of the hose at the bottom of the frame and the curves created by the falling building create action.
In, "Henri Cartier-Bresson / France, 1932", How do the curved lines add movement to the frame?
The direction of the staircase, handrail, and sidewalk give the photograph a sense of direction, which is completed by the bicyclist moving in the same direction.
In, "Eric Kim / Santa Monica, 2011", How are the curved lines also creating framing in the photograph?
The curves create a frame for the picture by drawing the attention to the middle of the photograph.
Leading Lines
In, "Josef Koudelka : CZECHOSLOVAKIA. 1963. Slovakia. Jarabina", how does the leading line direct your eye?
The line points to the main subject (the man) and also "drags" him towards the direction he's looking in.
In, "Henri Cartier-Bresson FRANCE. 1932. Marseille. The Allée du Prado", How does the change of camera angle affect the composition?
The angle of the camera is positioned so that the lines point to the man's head. Had he crouched down or taken the shot from a higher angle, the image wouldn't be as powerful as it is.
In, "Constantine Manos. USA. 1988. Florida. Daytona Beach. “American Color”, describe three movements that the lines draw for eye?
The "ONE WAY" sign and the man in the white shirt cause us to look to the left, while the pizza sign causes our eyes to shift to the right.
The line points to the main subject (the man) and also "drags" him towards the direction he's looking in.
In, "Henri Cartier-Bresson FRANCE. 1932. Marseille. The Allée du Prado", How does the change of camera angle affect the composition?
The angle of the camera is positioned so that the lines point to the man's head. Had he crouched down or taken the shot from a higher angle, the image wouldn't be as powerful as it is.
In, "Constantine Manos. USA. 1988. Florida. Daytona Beach. “American Color”, describe three movements that the lines draw for eye?
The "ONE WAY" sign and the man in the white shirt cause us to look to the left, while the pizza sign causes our eyes to shift to the right.