I’ve mostly been sharing photos of nature, so for this one, I wanted to try something different. While my usual subjects—like flowers and leaves—have organic shapes and natural randomness, architecture offers a different kind of beauty through its lines and geometry. The main difference is that architectural elements are typically straight and precisely arranged, whereas nature has a more unpredictable, organic feel. Or perhaps it just seems that way because I haven’t fully grasped the patterns in nature yet.
That said, I find both subjects equally interesting. Architecture has a dynamic appeal that changes depending on the angle from which it's photographed. Personally, I find diagonal lines in photos especially compelling. They can make an image feel more exciting compared to photos taken from angles that produce only horizontal or vertical lines.
Using diagonal lines as leading lines can be even more effective—especially when they point toward a clear subject. However, it’s important that the subject they lead to is strong or interesting. In my photo, while there are leading lines, there's no clear focal point, which is why I feel the image is incomplete.
Still, I think it’s a valuable photo exercise to explore how composition and line direction affect the overall feel of an image.
Exploring different subjects pushes me to see the world through a new lens and grow as a photographer. I’m excited to keep experimenting and discovering the unique stories each frame can tell.
~ Andri Cauldwell
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