Line
According to Berdan (2004), the design element, line, "represents a path between two points. Lines can be straight, diagonal, curved, horizontal, vertical, or even zigzagged (Berdan, 2004). Lines in a photograph can also be three-dimensional objects that look like a line when viewed from a distance. An example of this could be a fence or a flagpole. Lines are a very prominent element in the world around us. When I started taking photographs for this project website, lines were the first element that I noticed all around me. I saw lines everywhere I looked. I saw lines not only painted on the road but also leading my eye towards the end of the road. I saw lines in my office and in my home. I saw lines in fabrics. I saw lines in nature. The lines drew my interest, and I started taking photographs of lines throughout my day every day. Here are four of my favorite photographs that incorporate the design element, line. The header photo shows the lines of my back porch railing. The first showcase photo shows both horizontal and vertical lines on a fireplace. The second showcase images shows the lines of wood and clay on an old slave cabin that is an exhibit in the town where I live. The third photo shows the lines of blades of grass, and the fourth photo shows the lines of a birdcage. I did not include my favorite photos with leading lines or diagonal lines because those photos will be posted under the "Photography Basics" portion of the website.
References
Berdan, R. (2004, October 1). Composition and the Elements of Visual Design. Retrieved
from: http://photoinf.com/General/Robert_Berdan/Composition_and_the_Elements_of_Visual_Design.htm
Berdan, R. (2004, October 1). Composition and the Elements of Visual Design. Retrieved
from: http://photoinf.com/General/Robert_Berdan/Composition_and_the_Elements_of_Visual_Design.htm