In photographic composition, what is the composition form in which the subject in the picture is curved?

In photographic composition, diagonal composition refers to a composition form in which the subject in the picture is curved.

1. Characteristics of diagonal composition:

Diagonal composition is a dynamic and energetic composition method. Compared with horizontal or vertical lines, diagonal lines are more likely to attract the attention of the audience, giving people an unstable, changing and vivid feeling. In diagonal composition, the curve or diagonal direction of the subject can guide the viewer's line of sight, making the photo more layered and deep.

2. The use of diagonal composition:

Guide the line of sight: diagonal lines can skillfully guide the audience's line of sight, so that the audience's eyes move in the direction of curves or diagonal lines, so as to observe the main body in the picture more naturally. This guiding role can help the photographer to focus the audience's attention on a specific area in the photo and highlight the theme.

Create a sense of movement: diagonal composition can create a sense of movement in the picture. For example, when shooting sports scenes, athletes' running tracks, splashing water, birds and so on. Can form diagonal lines, increase the dynamic and vivid picture.

Express emotions: Diagonal composition can also be used to express emotions. Inclined lines can convey nervous, urgent or challenging emotions, while calm lines may convey a sense of stability and peace.

3. Examples of diagonal composition:

Natural scenery: In natural scenery such as mountains, rivers and waves, topography and water flow often form oblique lines, presenting a spectacular and beautiful scene.

Figure photography: the posture, walking direction and arm placement of a figure can form a diagonal line, showing the dynamics and vitality of the figure.

Architectural photography: the structures and lines of high-rise buildings, bridges, leaning towers and other buildings often show diagonal lines, which increases the layering and three-dimensional sense of the building.

In actual shooting, the photographer can achieve the diagonal composition effect by adjusting the shooting angle, choosing the shooting opportunity and arranging the composition elements. At the same time, diagonal composition is not suitable for all scenes. Photographers need to choose the composition method flexibly according to the shooting theme and situation, in order to better convey the information and emotion to be expressed in photos.