Elements of Picture Design 1.6

This week in class we looked at elements of picture design such as Colour, Shape, Texture, Pattern, Framing and the rule of thirds.

Bold primary colours tend to dominate and draw the eye so consideration needs to be given to where in the composition they are sited and if they distract from the main elements.

Here the two red ships draw attention making you look from one side to the other.

Shape is the most fundamental of the compositional elements and the simplest outline if often enough to enable the viewer to recognize an object.

This shot was taken on a very bright carribean beach and flare has thrown the view into sillouete.

Texture and pattern add interest and novelty since many patterns occur in everyday life which we may not readily recognise.

Pattern is formed by the anchor ropes and gangplank and also add depth and perspective.

Here pattern is evident in the side of the ship with people adding scale.

Framing can have a great impact on the finished picture by eliminating unnecessary detail and emphasising the main elements.

The rule of thirds refers to where in the finished picture the dominant components are placed.  Sky occupies two thirds of the shot with interest on the horizon in the form of clouds and receeding ship.