Project 25 - Rectangles

For this project I had to produce three images that contained rectangles. 

This is of my back doors which are quite obviously rectangular glass within rectangular frames.  I particularly like the repetition of the rectangles in the bricks below the doors.

This is from a pile of breeze blocks from a building site near me.  I like that the stacking means that the rectangles are both horizontal and vertical.

                                       

This is the end of a stack of wooden planks in our garden.  I like the circles enclosed within the rectangular shape of the cut wood.

I liked this project and am enjoying looking at shapes within my images. 

Project 24 - Shapes

For this project I had to produce two images of objects with simple outlines,that stress the shape.

Initially I decided to photograph an egg against a plain background.  The egg is smooth and the oval shape is clearly defined.  I like the idea, but the lighting is uneven and I wasn't able to correct this with a reflector.

                                      

So I took a photo of one of my son's footballs which shows the round shape perfectly well.  The oval shape I was trying to capture with the egg is a sub-division of the circle.

                                        

This is a simple picture of my son's hobby shed.  The simple outline is clearly a rectangle, as is the roof from this plane, just angled.

Preparation

I spent the weekend (well, Sunday mainly) preparing for the next part of the course, which is Elements of Design.  It covers points, lines, shapes and (a bit later) colour. I'm quite looking forward to this part actually. I've been planning what photos I already have which I can use, and what photos I need to take (there's a lot!).  I'm getting a bit confused with the difference between "rhythm" and "pattern" so I'll have to look into that in more detail, perhaps a nosey around some blogs may help point me in the right direction.  If not, I'll have to post on the OCA forum...

I must also email my tutor and let her know that the next Assignment will be late (surprise) - the kids are on school holiday now, and while they are old enough to make their own entertainment, I find I am being called on for my taxi and cooking skills !