Elements of Art and Principles of Design in Photography

Elements of Art
Lines are marks made by a pointed tool: brush, pencil, pen, etc. Lines can vary in width, direction, curvature, length, or color.
those are lines
Shapes are formed wherever the ends of a continuous line meet. Geometric shapes such as circles, triangles or squares have perfect, uniform measurements and don't often appear in nature. Organic shapes are associated with things from the natural world, like plants and animals.
those are shapes

Color wheels show the primary colors, secondary colors, and the tertiary (intermediate) colors. They also show the relationships between complementary colors across from each other, such as blue and orange; and analogous (similar or related) colors next to each other such as yellow, green, and blue. Black and white may be thought of as colors but, in fact, they are not. White light is the presence of all color; black is the absence of reflected light and therefore the absence of color.
they have different colors


Value, or tone, refers to dark and light; the value scale refers to black and white with all gradations of gray in between.  Value contrasts help us to see and understand a two-dimensional work of art.
different value,light and dark,

Form describes objects that are three-dimensional, having length, width, and height.
objects in 3d

Texture can be rough, bumpy, slick, scratchy, smooth, silky, soft, prickly--the list is endless.  Texture refers to the surface quality, both simulated and actual, of artwork.
the quality of the work

Space refers to distances or areas around, between, or within components of a piece. Space can be positive (white or light) or  negative (black or dark), open or closed,shallow or deep, and two-dimensional or three-dimensional.
 the space between apples


Principles of Design
Balance is the comfortable or pleasing arrangement of things in art.  There are three different types of balance: symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial. The human figure is symmetrically balanced; the same on the left and right side. The tree is asymmetrically balanced; its branches are not distributed equally on each side, but their total weight is balanced left and right. The sun is an example of radial balance; all its rays are equal in length from the center.
the picture is equal

Contrast is created by using elements that conflict with one another. Often, contrast is created using complementary colors or extremely light and dark values. Contrast creates interest in a piece and often draws the eye to certain areas. It is used to make a painting look interesting.
light dark of the objects  
Emphasis in the focal area of an artwork gives it importance.  An artist may stress some elements of the design over others. The eye of the viewer will focus on the area of emphasis or center of interest first, then take in the rest of the composition.
emphasis the butterfly


Movement in an artwork means the artist is taking viewers on a trip through the work by means of lines, edges, shapes, and colors often leading to the focal area.  Movement is a visual flow through the composition. It can be the suggestion of motion in a design as you move from object to object by way of placement and position.  Directional movement can be created with a value pattern. It is with the placement of dark and light areas that you can move your attention through the format.
there is only shapes and colors

Patterns are made in art when the same shapes or elements are repeated again and again.  Pattern uses the elements of art in planned or random repetitions to enhance surfaces of paintings or
sculptures.
the shape is repeating

Rhythm is the repetition of shapes, lines, and forms.  Rhythm is a movement in which some elements recurs regularly.  Like a dance, it will have a flow of objects that will seem to be like the beat of music.
line is moving like dancing

Unity means that all elements in an artwork are in harmony.  Unity brings together a composition with similar units.  For example, if your composition was using wavy lines and organic shapes you would stay with those types of lines and not put in even one geometric shape.
 the circle things is harmony

quick write Winners of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013

  I think the photo is really good, and I think it is better than Africa powerpoint, because the photo about the winter has colors, and color is an important element in the photo.
  It's all about animals, one in Africa, one in winter.

Academic Shoot reflection

1. What challenges did you encounter while trying to get the photos following the rules I set out for you?
  Where should I go take picture of those rules, and remembering what the rules are.

2. What technical aspects of photography or the assignment in general (focus, framing, holding the camera, etc.) did you find yourself thinking about the most? Provide a specific example of what you did to do this correctly.
  Holding a camera and focus. I did not hold the camera by the lens, it will make it dirty. And I used auto focus, so I did not press the button, just by holding it.

3. If you could do the assignment again, what would you do differently now that you know some basic rules of photography?
  I would go to more place to take the photos, so more resources.

4. What things would you do the same?
  The idea what I am going to take might be same.

5. When you go out with your next set of prompts, which rule do you think will be the easiest to achieve?
  Simplicity.

6. Which rule do you think will be the hardest to capture?
  The Rule of Thirds.

7. What rule are you still not totally clear on and what can you do to figure out what that rule is?
  The Rule of Thirds, and I could do more practice and do more research about this and to figure out this rule.

Composition photos

Lines

1. How well did you follow the rule?
The line created by books and book shelf.
2. What is the subject (be very very specific)?
Books and Book shelf.
3. Is it clear to people looking at your photos what the subject is?
Yes.
4. If you didn't follow the rule well, what could you have done differently?
The book might now lined up straight.


Simplicity

1. How well did you follow the rule?
The background is really simple.
2. What is the subject (be very very specific)?
Water sprinkler.
3. Is it clear to people looking at your photos what the subject is?
Yes
4. If you didn't follow the rule well, what could you have done differently?
 The background might be messy.




Rule of Thirds

 1. How well did you follow the rule?
Mrs. Flemming is walking to the left.
2. What is the subject (be very very specific)?
Mrs. Flemming.
3. Is it clear to people looking at your photos what the subject is?
Not really.
4. If you didn't follow the rule well, what could you have done differently?
 The subject is not clear to audience.



Balance

1. How well did you follow the rule?
The 2 computers are identical.
2. What is the subject (be very very specific)?
2 computers.
3. Is it clear to people looking at your photos what the subject is?
Yes.
4. If you didn't follow the rule well, what could you have done differently?
2 nonidentical computers.



Framing

1. How well did you follow the rule?
The green wall and floor created a frame of the glass window in the center.
2. What is the subject (be very very specific)?
Glass window and green wall.
3. Is it clear to people looking at your photos what the subject is?
Yes.
4. If you didn't follow the rule well, what could you have done differently?
The wall could not make a good frame.




Avoiding Mergers  

 1. How well did you follow the rule?
The light avoid the color merge with the ceiling.
2. What is the subject (be very very specific)?
Lights and ceiling.
3. Is it clear to people looking at your photos what the subject is?
Yes.
4. If you didn't follow the rule well, what could you have done differently?
The light might be to shiny and became hard to see.

Africa: Black_and_White Reactions

1. On your blog post your reactions to the PowerPoint presentation.

I was amazed. He took great photos of animals in the Africa.

2. What was your favorite photo ? 

3. Describe it and tell me why its your favorite.

This is my favorite because the background, the sky, the light coming down, and the lion looking at far away.

4. What rules of photography are evident in the photos you selected, be sure to explain the rule to me?

The rules he used in this photo are:  

Simplicity: the photo has a simple background, just sky and grassland.

Rule of thirds: the lion is looking far away to the left, while she is setting in the right bottom corner of the photo.

Lines: the line created a relaxed feel by the sky and the grassland. 

4. Look up the photographer on Wikipedia –Nick Brandt

a.     What kind of camera did he use?

 He uses a Pentax 67II with only two fixed lenses.

b.     What is his reason for taking the photos?

 He fell in love with the animals.

c.     What is his hope by taking these types of photos?

 He was frustrated that he could not capture on film his feelings about and love for animals, he realized there was a way to achieve this through photography, in a way that he felt no-one had really done before.

d.     Find something he has to say about Africa and post the quote on your blog.

 "You wouldn't take a portrait of a human being from a hundred feet away and expect to capture their spirit; you'd move in close."

Academics Shoot Preview.

best story

He is telling a science story during a science class, by seeing his expression on his face, I know that he is telling a good story to his class.




emotion

There is group people standing around holding each others hands while praying, and because their heads are facing to the ground, it creates a sad emotion.


fills the frame

The students around the gas creating a frame, and the gas is in the center.


Academics and Community Service

I picked this photo because the background and the person in the middle and the color are well designed, and the rules that used in this photo are simplicity, lines, and balance.

1. Where do you think you could take photos like the ones you look at today?

In anywhere or big events.

2. Whose classroom would you like to visit and take photos in?

Gym or orchestra room.

3. What will you do, as the photographer, to get amazing photos like you look at today?

Wait for a good chance to taking a good photo, with good background, and using rules of photograph.

quick write

A little girl is taking a photo of her self as other people praying.
The elements that is in this photo are:
1) Lines: the people gather together to form lines.
2)Balance: the girl in the photo is standing in the middle of the photo, she is in the center of the photo and it makes her unique.