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Nature Photography Tips 13

We covered diagonal lines in Nature Photography Tips 5. You can achive some interesting effects by finding diagonal lines that cross in an X. An X in photography echoes the classic Western art technique of having the lines meet in the center of a photo to show depth. The prime example of this is DaVinci’s last supper.

You can find instances of an X in nature photography in rivers and waterfalls, especially if you are shooting upstream. Just as in classical art, the X in photography emphasizes depth, giving your photo three dimensional aspect.

An X in photography doesn’t have to clearly defined, and it doesn’t have to be in the center of the photo. Often an X will simply present itself naturally. I wasn’t thinking about lines when I took this shot of the dew in a hedge, but the subject is so tangled, I really couldn’t avoid the X. I didn’t noticed it until after I got home.

This photo of a mountain park in the early morning shows a classic example of the X in photography. It was a little too dark to get a really clear picture, but I wanted to remember the cacophony of different colors. There are really multiple X’s in this example. See if you can find two or three.
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I think you’ll find a ton of X’s in your files of nature photography. Try to identify several. Be aware of the power of the X in photography to show a sense of depth and finesse as you take photos this winter. An X can be especially dramatic in a monochromatic snow theme.

There are only two more concepts to cover in this nature photography series on lines. When we’re finished we’ll move on to other photography tips to be aware of in your photo lifestyle. Stay tuned!

Thanks to my daughter, Elizabeth Laurel for the great butterfly shot!

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