What are the characteristics of curve composition?

Introduction: Curve composition is often mentioned in photography. This kind of curve looks more comfortable and is somewhat similar to the letter S, so it is also referred to as S-shaped composition. Let’s take a look at the characteristics of curve composition.

What are the characteristics of curved composition?

S-shaped composition is a photography composition method that is easy to master. Moreover, it is easy to find materials in daily life: grass paths and rivers in parks, streams or roads in mountains, these are very common materials in natural landscapes; at night, you can also take pictures of street lights arranged in a curve, or Use a long exposure to capture the S-shaped light trail.

The typical S-shaped composition looks like two circles partially connected, giving it a soft, elegant and swaying feeling. There are also some polyline compositions. Although they are not S-shaped, they are close to the characteristics of S-shaped compositions, but the flexibility is relatively weak. They have most of the same characteristics as S-shaped materials.

In short, curve composition is a commonly used composition method by photographers. There are many excellent works. As long as you carefully explore the materials and apply them properly when shooting, novice photographers can also shoot praiseworthy works.

Curves usually give people the feeling of grace, elegance, romance and change. When used in photographic composition, they not only give a jumping and intense feeling, but also increase the beauty of the picture.

Curves include regular curves and irregular curves. When we use curve composition, we must also combine other methods to complete the composition simultaneously, such as horizontal and vertical division, diagonal division, etc.

Which scenes are suitable for shooting with oblique line composition?

Oblique line composition method is a widely used composition method. The shooting of many objects in life is suitable for this composition, such as perspective Buildings, trees, flowers, etc. that have sloping lines due to their relationship.

Linear composition

Linear composition is one of the main methods often used in photography. "Line" is an objectively existing visual phenomenon and the basic visual element of composition. It can divide the picture, create area, generate rhythm, and express various symbolic functions in composition.

The character of the line is as follows: thick lines are strong, thin lines are delicate; curves are tender, straight lines are straight; thick lines are heavy, light lines are light; solid lines are static, and dotted lines are moving.

For example: vertical lines symbolize strength, solemnity, and power; horizontal lines symbolize tranquility, broadness, and broadness; diagonal lines symbolize dynamics and unsettled feelings, which are also acceptable. Because of the fact that it leads to the distance, the diagonal line here reflects a depth effect. Curves symbolize softness, romance, and elegance, giving people a very beautiful feeling. .

(1) Golden Section

The golden section has been discussed before. Here it is mainly the application of linear structure to enhance the perception of the golden section in the linear shape.

In news photography, we often encounter natural or artificial linear images, such as various linear images formed in nature, ranging from horizons, rivers, mountains, etc. to trees, leaves, flowers, etc. The physical structure of animals, insects, etc., especially the structural relationship of the human body. In artificial environments, they can be seen everywhere, such as building doors, windows and frames, wires, water channels, cupboards, desks; frequently touched books, newspapers, magazines, etc. Therefore, the golden ratio should be used in linear composition in news photography , is an effective way to reflect beauty.

(2) Diagonal composition

This is a very famous composition expression method. In the diagonal composition in the picture, the diagonal relationship formed by the lines makes the picture appear It has a very strong movement and shows a deep effect. The perspective also makes the subject become a diagonal line, guiding people's eyes to the depth of the picture. In the composition of photographic images, in addition to the obvious oblique lines, there are also oblique lines that are visually perceived by people, which are reflected in the shape, tone, light, etc. of the form to produce visual abstract lines. Therefore, grasping linearity is the key to using lines in photographic composition.

(3) Horizontal line composition

The use of horizontal lines in composition can produce symbolic meanings such as tranquility, breadth, and broadness in the picture, but a single horizontal line can easily separate the picture. In fact, horizontal lines often appear in photography, such as the horizon. Therefore, in photographic composition, it is taboo to have a horizontal line running through the center. In general, you can move it up or down to avoid the center position, or what is called "breaking a break" in photography is to arrange a shape at a certain point of the horizontal line. Break a section of the horizontal line. This single horizontal line is more difficult to master, but the combination of multiple horizontal lines is easier to master in photography, and it is very interesting. For example, when multiple horizontal lines fill the screen, you can arrange the subject's position on a certain section of some lines to cause some horizontal lines to appear broken. This method has a prominent main body and a rich decorative effect.

(4) Vertical line composition

Vertical line composition is more varied than horizontal line composition, and a single line also has the same shortcomings as horizontal lines. But there are relatively more changes when there are multiple lines. For example, symmetrical arrangement of perspective, multiple rows of perspective, etc. can produce sometimes unimaginable effects.

Vertical lines symbolize strength, solemnity, and power; the natural vertical lines faced in photography are more than horizontal lines. Such as trees, poles, pillars, etc. The variation effect produced by the vertical lines is very eye-catching.

(5) Curve composition

The curves included in the curve composition are regular curves and irregular curves. Curves symbolize softness, romance, and elegance, giving people a very beautiful feeling. Curves are widely used in photography. For example, body photography is to show the curvaceous beauty of the human body. Textures that express forms can produce beautiful pictures. When using composition, special attention must be paid to the direction of the overall axis of the curve. Its expression methods are diverse, and you can use diagonal, S, horizontal, vertical, etc. In addition, the comprehensive use of curves and other lines can produce more outstanding effects, but it is more difficult to grasp.

(6) The composition of irregular lines

The composition of irregular lines is very troublesome. If you don’t master it well, it can easily mess up the picture. Irregular lines themselves have various properties. Such as chaotic, abstract, rational, mysterious, etc., a single irregular line segment also has visual guidance, and if used properly, it will produce a unique picture effect. If the entire picture is filled with messy and irregular lines, and then the simple main form is arranged at an appropriate position in the picture, a strong contrast effect will appear, and at the same time it will present an abstract and mysterious atmosphere.