Nature Photography Tips 7
Our exploration of nature photography tips started with the rule of thirds, and then began working through the 14 basic lines in photo composition. So far we’ve covered:
- Horizontal lines
- Vertical lines
- Multiple diagonal lines, and
- Single diagonal lines
This nature photography composition is based on radiated lines. Most of the strong lines in the shot are radiating out from a single source. This is a style that’s often easy to achieve when taking shots of linear clouds or sun rays. If you look directly down straight rows in fields or orchards, or even large highways, you’ll get a radiated line as well.
Radiated lines tend to give a sense of power or strength and also emphasize a wide open expanse of space.
Nature Photography Tip:
Look through your photo files to see if you’ve already subconsciously mastered this technique. I found I had relatively few pictures with radiated lines in them.
Try finding radiated lines in your daily routine, and take photos of a few of them. Notice the impression of vitality and power you’ve achieved.
If you have a star filter, try doing some nature photography with the sun peeking through branches or around a rock. You’ll see a perfect radiated line effect that could add a touch of mystery and strength to an otherwise ordinary scene.
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Nice tips and photos…although I'm not sure I've ever taken a photo with radiated lines properly…thanks for the tips