SketchNote
Exploring Lines
Horizontal, Vertical and Diagonal lines
What is a reciprocal line and how is it used in, "Henri Cartier-Bresson. ROMANIA. 1975. In a train"?
A reciprocal line is a line that cuts across the original diagonal line and creates 4 90 degree angles. They are used in "Henri Cartier-Bresson. ROMANIA. 1975. In a train" to draw focus to the couple's faces using their limbs as reciprocal lines.
In, "Henri Cartier-Bresson. USA. 1947. Cape Cod, Mass, Independence Day", how does the hand gesture add to the energy and movement of the diagonal lines?
The hand adds to the energy and movement of the shot by pointing diagonally creating a diagonal movement.
In, "Rene Burri. BRAZIL. 1960. Rio de Janeiro. Ministry of Health", how do the diagonal lines create multiple directions for the eye to follow?
The diagonal lines create multiple directions for the eye to follow by creating movement across the ground as well as the direction of the peoples body.
Curved Lines
In, "Abbas / GREAT BRITAIN. Belfast. A wall crumbles down after having been set on fire, presumably by the IRA", how do the curved lives add to the suspense/tension of the image?
The curved lines in the falling building add to the suspense/tension of the image by implying distress and drama over the firefighter.
In, "Henri Cartier-Bresson / France, 1932", How do the curved lines add movement to the frame?
The curved lines add movement to the fence by seemingly pointing towards the same direction, the bicyclist.
In, "Eric Kim / Santa Monica, 2011", How are the curved lines also creating framing in the photograph?
The curved lines perfectly frame the subject towards the center of the image, directing the eye towards the subject.
Leading Lines
In, "Josef Koudelka : CZECHOSLOVAKIA. 1963. Slovakia. Jarabina", how does the leading line direct your eye?
The leading lines direct the eye towards the center right of the image by pointing straight to the subject and back again to the bottom right corner.
In, "Henri Cartier-Bresson FRANCE. 1932. Marseille. The Allée du Prado", How does the change of camera angle effect the composition?
The change of angle affects the composition by distorting the leading lines of the image disturbing the direction in which the eye moves.
In, "Constantine Manos. USA. 1988. Florida. Daytona Beach. “American Color”, describe three movements that the lines draw for the eye?
The lines draw the eyes towards the left by using the one way street sign, right using the pizza sign, and towards the center by following the direction of the man's graze as well as the building lines.
What is a reciprocal line and how is it used in, "Henri Cartier-Bresson. ROMANIA. 1975. In a train"?
A reciprocal line is a line that cuts across the original diagonal line and creates 4 90 degree angles. They are used in "Henri Cartier-Bresson. ROMANIA. 1975. In a train" to draw focus to the couple's faces using their limbs as reciprocal lines.
In, "Henri Cartier-Bresson. USA. 1947. Cape Cod, Mass, Independence Day", how does the hand gesture add to the energy and movement of the diagonal lines?
The hand adds to the energy and movement of the shot by pointing diagonally creating a diagonal movement.
In, "Rene Burri. BRAZIL. 1960. Rio de Janeiro. Ministry of Health", how do the diagonal lines create multiple directions for the eye to follow?
The diagonal lines create multiple directions for the eye to follow by creating movement across the ground as well as the direction of the peoples body.
Curved Lines
In, "Abbas / GREAT BRITAIN. Belfast. A wall crumbles down after having been set on fire, presumably by the IRA", how do the curved lives add to the suspense/tension of the image?
The curved lines in the falling building add to the suspense/tension of the image by implying distress and drama over the firefighter.
In, "Henri Cartier-Bresson / France, 1932", How do the curved lines add movement to the frame?
The curved lines add movement to the fence by seemingly pointing towards the same direction, the bicyclist.
In, "Eric Kim / Santa Monica, 2011", How are the curved lines also creating framing in the photograph?
The curved lines perfectly frame the subject towards the center of the image, directing the eye towards the subject.
Leading Lines
In, "Josef Koudelka : CZECHOSLOVAKIA. 1963. Slovakia. Jarabina", how does the leading line direct your eye?
The leading lines direct the eye towards the center right of the image by pointing straight to the subject and back again to the bottom right corner.
In, "Henri Cartier-Bresson FRANCE. 1932. Marseille. The Allée du Prado", How does the change of camera angle effect the composition?
The change of angle affects the composition by distorting the leading lines of the image disturbing the direction in which the eye moves.
In, "Constantine Manos. USA. 1988. Florida. Daytona Beach. “American Color”, describe three movements that the lines draw for the eye?
The lines draw the eyes towards the left by using the one way street sign, right using the pizza sign, and towards the center by following the direction of the man's graze as well as the building lines.