I found these whilst searching 'geometric photography' on Google. The two monochrome photographs are intriguing in the sense that they use lines, contrast and geometric shapes to direct our eye through the image. The park photograph has overlapping triangles which are larger in the foreground and smaller in the background, which guides our eyes through the triangles to the mountainous background. The swing set also serves to frame the children. The peak of the triangles are aligned to the centre of the photograph, and there are three parallel lines which form two rectangles -on in the foreground, one in the background. These lines connect to the triangles, creating irregular trapeziums on both sides. The result is a balanced, stable and near symmetrical composition. The photograph is peaceful and frozen in time, letting us appreciate the youth present, which may be emphasized by the high contrast. The texture is soft and rough due to the grass and the hardness created by the thick lines of the swing set. The triangles lead us into the light, the horizon where there is a lake with still water. What truly captivates me is the way the composition is perfectly balanced as a result of the geometric shapes and the framing of the swing set with equal space surrounding it. The photograph captures a moment in time which reflects youth and joy and how we briefly experience a balance in our lives in these moments.
What is interesting with the second monochrome photograph is how the direction of the light through the rectangular pillars creates a set of diagonal lines which leads us to the end of the path. The lines are sharp and bold, thus imposing and obligate us to follow them, leaving us no choice. Furthermore there is a repetition of rectangular and square shapes, as well as a pattern of light re-enforced by the high contrast. source of photographs: http://www.lightstalking.com/21-clever-uses-of-geometric-patterns-in-photography/ |
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