Line and Reflection

Line in Photography

Line is the most basic element of design. It is present in every work of art. You assignment is to create images that isolate that particular element. This requires you to look closely at the world around you. Don't limit yourself to typical lines. Consider:

• Kids on  a lunch line
• A picket line
• A Finish Line
• The Horizon Line
• Fence Lines

Think about how different lines create different feelings in the viewer.

Horizontal Lines - Restful

Vertical Lines - Give feelings of stability. (Columns on a bank facade.)

Diaagonal Line - Create visual energy and movement.

Implied Lines - Lines created where two shapes meet.

The possibilities are endless. Shoot half a roll of black and White film devoted to line.  

Make one 5x7 enlargement and dry mount it on matte board.

Below are some examples of my line photographs.

Alco Locomotive, North Creek, NY

Mast of the Sloop Clearwater, Hudson River

Dodge Grill, North Creek, New York

Bike Rack, Walkway Over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie, NY

Reflections

Before starting this assignment, take a look on the world wide web for examples of photographs using reflections. This should jumpstart your imagination and give you inspiration for your own images.

Consider the many reflective surfaces availible to you:

• Store windows
• Sunglasses
• Lakes, ponds and even puddles.
• Mirrors

Don't limit yourself. Remenber reflection is something that we all do. How can you photograph someone being "reflective".

Make one 5x7 enlargement and dry mount it on matte board.

Paramount Theater, Peekskill, NY

World of Wings, Teaneck, NJ