John challenges us to demonstrate how we use lines, colors or patterns in our photo compositions. He promises extra credit for showing two or three elements in one shot! Lines clearly define the subject in my first example taken on the deck of an almost empty Washington State Ferry, headed from Anacortest to the San Juan Islands, in October.
The top and side rails of the Ferry, along with the bench seat and windows lead our eyes to the Ferry bow and on toward Rosario Strait and islands of the archipelago.
The Martha Jordan Birding Trail in Leadbetter State Park, WA is arched over with fresh green foliage in May. It’s a quiet place where I can take the beagles and enjoy being surrounded by beauty.
This shot features the line of the path leading toward the distance, with lovely shade patterns crosshatching the ground. Bright sunlight at the end of the passage adds to the harmony in this photograph.
City Park in St. Louis, MO, features sculpture, architecture and natural elements in a harmonious blend.
I’ve always liked attempting to combine hard lines of man-made structures with the soft edges of nature. In this photo, they co-exist quite nicely. The straight lines, wavy glass and bright blue sky reflection on the building is interrupted and softened by dark green branches and the warm tones of autumn tinged leaves. Also, notice how the upper branches of green are echoed in the wavy glass.
A bright blue sky background to the lacy pattern of leaves and branches make a cheerful display. There’s something about this combination, green on blue, texture on clear color that always invites me to take a picture!
I’ll finish today with a favorite I’ve featured before, however try not to over use. Taken during a very low tide, on Long Beach, WA.
Lindy Low LeCoq 
I like the tide markers at Long Beach.
Thank you, Rebecca. It’s one of those right place right time photos!
Lindy, your picks for this challenge are truly beautiful. I especially liked the nature selections. That state park is a gem! Also, I liked the leaves and your final shot. What a beautiful beach scene!
Thank you Egídio. I added some structural shots just to balance out from my usual only natural photos. Your favorites are mine too!
Thank you again, Egidio.
Lindy, you’ve certainly met the challenge, and I suspect that you use these tools regularly in your photography. I am drawn to that juxtaposition of nature and architecture. My favorite, though, is the nature walk in the park through the tree tunnel.
Thank you, John. My BA was in Fine Arts so many of the tools of photography are almost automatic! I’m glad you enjoyed those two shots in particular. The tunnel changes with the seasons.
Beautiful, Lindy! I love especially the beach with the tide markers – and love your combo of manmade and nature.
Thank you,Leya. I remember you liked the beach shot the first time I featured it!
I did!
Lindy, your images are perfect for demonstrating the composition tools. I really like the ferry and the St. Louis building with the trees. My favorite, though, is the beach at low tide.
Lindy, great challenge response. There are lots of lines and patterns. I especially like the building and tree arbor.
Thank you, Anne!
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