It’s amazing how we learn. In past posts I’ve said that I learn by doing and photo composition is no different, but there’s always something new to learn. Now John is giving us a lesson on the use of lines, patterns and color in photography.

Not taking any photography classes, I learned by experience and asking questions of other photographers. That’s when I first heard of the Rules of Thirds, negative space, etc. But they were just names to practices I was already doing. Maybe it was my working for 20 years with a graphic artist. And loving bright colors, that came naturally.

With that explained, here are my examples.

My love for photographing buildings yields many lines and patterns. I like the blue sky against the brown building.

Small town street.
The Barn = A concert venue
Window in an old house.
A rooftop capture.

Fabrics have lots of lines and patterns.

Have you noticed how stairs can also have patterns and circular lines?

I can’t forget ICM! Lines and patterns and color all over the place.

You’ll find lines and patters in the least obvious places. Like in a warehouse and a bridge.

And now for my favorite. This is a mural set in between two buildings. The sun, shade and reflections create lines and patterns on this beautiful image.

So there we have my journey through lines, colors and patterns. Thanks John having me delve into my archives for this one. This was a natural to follow Tina’s wonderful post asking us how we “Live and Learn.” I enjoyed see all your responses. As usual, please remember to link your response to John’s post and use the Lens-Artists tag. Next week Ann-Christine will lead the challenge.

In the meantime, stay safe and live in gratitude!

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  5. Well, if you’re self-taught, you havent left anything for anybody else to teach you! These are wonderful images. Exraordinary in fact. I like them all, but do have a sneaking fondness in particular for that last one. So clever.

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    1. Thanks I. J.! I’m always looking for lines and patterns when I’m out on a photo outing. I’ve got to credit the sun for the lines on that mural image. You can credit me on seeing the opportunity and taking it.

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