1. COMPOSITION ONE

2. LINES

3. C ONVERGING L INES

4. C ONVERGING L INES
 More than one line becoming closer at the end
of a photograph
 Converging lines are very eye catching in a
photograph. Even if you are not aware of
converging lines.
 Converging lines create a focal points of were the
eye will travel and rest.

5. DIVERGING LINES
Close at the beginning, moving further apart at the end

6. D IVERGING L INES
 Diverging Lines work the opposite of converging
lines.
 Diverging lines are more than one line that move
further apart from each other at the end of the
photograph.
 This also works as a focal point because your
eyes will be guided of the departure of the lines.

7. C URVED LINES

8. C URVED L INES
 Curved lines are visually appealing, even if you
are not aware of curved lines
 Curved lines create a sense of balance and give
off positive energy

9. W HAT ARE THESE LINES ?
Can you see the two
types of lines that are
used in this
photograph?
Guess what line
elements are used in
this photograph

10. C URVED AND C ONVERGING LINES
See the curved lines
within the road.
As you get further in
the photograph the
curved lines begin to
converge.

11. SHAPE

12. SHAPE
 Shape is two dimensional , which makes subjects
look flat
 In Photography shape brings balance to
photographs.
 Without balance, you will get lost and lose
interest of the photograph drastically
 Using the right elements such as light and texture
can create form from shape, which is three
dimensional.

13. TEXTURE

14. TEXTURE
 Texture is used to emphasize a subject and it’s
dimension
 The detailing of texture can increase the
emphasis on the subject.
 Texture can create a perception of 2 or 3
dimensional feel to the subject

15. Bibliography
http://digital-photography-school.com/5-elements-of-composition-in-photography
http://mjhphotogallery.blogspot.ca/2010/09/composition-photos.html
http://www.gloriahopkins.com/using_lines_in_photography.html
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pagedooley/4128028686/