HORIZON EXERCISE

OBJECTIVE
TAKE A SEQUENCE OF IMAGES PLACING THE HORIZON AT DIFFERENT POSITIONS WITHIN THE FRAME.ANALYSE AND COMMENT


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Above is an exercise that shows the change in perspective and composition

by placing the horizon line in constructing a photograph.

Photographs 1 and 2 show the horizon line in the upper 1/3rd of the photograph. The third photograph shows the horizon line in the centre of the composing. Finally it is shown in the lower 1/3rd of the photograph. I prefer the photograph were the horizon is in the middle.I think this is because this enhances the perspective of the boardwalk.

EXAMPLE OF HORIZON IN THE CENTRE OF THE IMAGE
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EXAMPLE OF THE HORIZON IN THE LOWER 1/3RD OF THE PHOTOGRAPH

b

EXAMPLE OF THE HORIZON IN THE UPPER 1/3RD OF THE PHOTOGRAPH

c

Having reviewed a collection of images which have different horizon levels, I have concluded that the best horizon line is the one that is appropriate for the subject. An example of this is showing the detail of the sunset sky in photograph B in this series of photographs. the balance of this photograph is enhanced by the lower horizon line as it allows the viewer to see more of the main subject , which in this case is the sunset. In photograph c the main sea barrier is the main subject so placing the horizon higher as allowed for more detail to concentrated on the main subject.

LEARNING NOTES/COMMENTS

USE THE HORIZON AS A FEATURE IN LANDSCAPE COMPOSITION, CHANGING THE HORIZON LEVEL ON A SUBJECT CAN HAVE INTERESTING /ALTERNATIVE BALANCE AND ARTISTRY