Pattern, Shape, Texture, Form, and More
I recently took a trip to
the San Jose, California area. While
there I was presented the opportunity to take some pictures. These images will be a bit different for
those out there that are used to seeing only my nature and landscape
photos. Most of these shots are more
architecture-type images.
Photography means to write with light. There are several techniques that combine to
make what I would call a good image.
These include composition, exposure, and more. The best images include several elements
combined to make a great image. Besides
the possibilities mentioned I would include ideas such as texture, shape,
pattern, line, and form as important in combination to capturing great images.
San Jose
City Hall
“City Hall is located at 200 East Santa Clara Street
between Fourth and Sixth Streets in downtown San José. The building layout
includes an 18-story tower on the east side of the site; a three-story wing on
the west side of the site; a centrally-located domed rotunda that reaches a
height equivalent of 10 stories; a large plaza opening onto Santa Clara Street
framed by a curved wall; and one level of 300 underground parking spaces.” The building was designed by Richard Meier,
and opened to the public on 15 October 2005.
I have several photographers and other artists that I
look to for inspiration or whose work has had an impact on my photography. They would include folks like Ansel Adams,
Eliot Porter, Galen Rowell, Edward Weston and many more. Studying their works has made me a better image
maker.
San Pedro
Square Market
“San Pedro Square Market (SPSM) is a public market
located in the heart of Downtown San Jose. The lively Market includes
approximately 20 plus unique vendors selling everything from farm fresh
vegetables to great sandwiches and beautiful imported kitchenware.” It is a great place to hang out!
Check out the links for more information and feel
free to post a comment at the end. Hope
you enjoy viewing the images.
Works by
Ansel Adams
Works by
Eliot Porter
Works by
Galen Rowell
Works by
Edward Weston
Elements of
Art
All images property of T.C. Brown, Copyright.
10 comments:
Love the San Jose City Hall...
Thanks Bill!
Buenos Dias,
This was an interesting series. I studied each image and enjoyed this post as a whole. Thank you for sharing with all of us!
Athena
Thanks for looking Athena.
Always enjoy browsing! Hugs to you both!
Lila
Thanks Lila!
Boy that close up building detail makes my eyes buggy! Good architecture work. And I totally love the black/white sand with a couple of grass clumps in it. Wow. Thanks for sharing another side of you!
Joellen
Thanks Jo!
Great shots. You have a great eye for composition.
Thanks!
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