1. What is a reciprocal line and how is it used in, "Henri Cartier-Bresson. ROMANIA. 1975. In a train"? Reciprocal lines are two diagonal lines that intercept at a 90 degree angle. The Reciprocal line is used to draw the focus of the photo to the couples faces. 2. In, "Henri Cartier-Bresson. USA. 1947. Cape Cod, Mass, Independence Day", how does the hand gesture add to the energy and movement of the diagonal lines? The gesture draws the attention of the viewer to the outside of the frame, giving it energy. 3. In, "Rene Burri. BRAZIL. 1960. Rio de Janeiro. Ministry of Health", how do the diagonal lines create multiple directions for the eye to follow? The multitude of diagonal lines draws the energy and focus of the viewers eye in many directions.
Curved Lines
1. In, "Abbas / GREAT BRITAIN. Belfast. A wall crumbles down after having been set on fire, presumably by the IRA", how do the curved lives add to the suspense/tension of the image? The curved lines add the suspense of not knowing whats going to happen to the firefighter. 2. In, "Henri Cartier-Bresson / France, 1932", How do the curved lines add movement to the frame? The curved lines direct the attention to the moving object in the photo. 3. In, "Eric Kim / Santa Monica, 2011", How are the curved lines also creating framing in the photograph? The lines draw the attention towards the subject, creating a sense of framing.
Leading Lines
1. In, "Josef Koudelka : CZECHOSLOVAKIA. 1963. Slovakia. Jarabina", how does the leading line direct your eye? I don't know how but the leading lines guide your eye if you follow them to the main subject. 2.In, "Henri Cartier-Bresson FRANCE. 1932. Marseille. The Allée du Prado", Dow does the change of camera angle effect the composition? The angle changes the size and power of the object. 3. In, "Constantine Manos. USA. 1988. Florida. Daytona Beach. “American Color”, describe three movements that the lines draw for eye? The lines draw your eyes in the directions of the street sign, the pizza sign, and the eyes of the man.