23.02.2012

TAOP Level 4.

Part Two: Elements of Design.

Project: Lines.

Exercise: Horizontal and vertical lines.

Equipment: Canon G12.

Whilst in Canterbury hunting for my elusive crowd I was also looking for lines.

My four horizontal lines are all very different.  All are man made but of different materials and have different purposes.

1. A brick pillar in the shopping area built using alternate bands of brick and Portland stone.
2. Three benches outside The Marlowe Theatre.  They neatly offset the un-named statue that sits on the forecourt. I like the way the benches line up to one side of the face and give it a balance.
3. Steps within Canterbury Cathedral.
4. A stand for votive candles.  A mixture of complete and incomplete lines.

My four vertical lines are again man made.

1. The outside of The Marlowe Theatre.  It shouts modern at the top of its voice.  The vertical pillars give the facia added height and allow for a huge glazed front.
2. A stature of Christ to the south of The Cathedral.  I shot from a low angle to add to the intended majesty of the image.
3. The pillars lining the south aisle.  They allow both an open space and lead the eye up to the wonderful ceiling.   The glint of sun coming through the window is in fact an internal light.  A bit of added Photoshop to straighten the verticals.
4. The main pulpit in the Cathedral.  A massive and tall structure designed to give the priest due pomp and authority.  It makes him visible and audible to the congregation and gives him separation from it.