Things to consider:
- Curve types include C-curves, S-curves, radials, arcs, and spirals.
- Curved lines can imply slow, sensual motion or fast action.
- An S - curve is considered especially pleasing to the eye and is often found in nature. A S-curve can be be seen in a winding road or river, the curve of a flamingo's neck, or the human body.
- A C-curve is almost as dynamic as an S-curve. A C-curve can be seen in the shoreline of lakes, rivers, and coves, arcs and arches, and body parts such as pinnas.
- Curved lines can be leading lines. Diagonally placed curved lines are effective as leading lines as they draw the viewer into more parts of the scene.
- Curves can be man-made or natural. They can be implied or suggested by shapes, groups of objects, or by the placement/positioning of subjects.
- A closed curve is a circle which is a shape, more than a line.
Suggested Readings and Photographic Examples:
- Using Curves to Enhance Composition by Brian Auer from Epic Edits; many photos with good examples of using curves in different ways.
- Curves in Composition by Scott Simmons from Learn Outdoor Photography; short article with 2 photos. One illustrates creating a curve by the placement of objects.
- Focus on Composition: The S-Curve by Mike Panic from Light Stalking; short article with 3 examples
- S Curve Composition from photo.net; just photographs of S-curves
- Digital Photography School - How to Photograph a Rainbow from Enchanting Kerala; tips on photographing rainbows with accompanying pictures.
- 33 Interesting Photos That Use Spirals for Composition from Light Stalking
- The C Curve by Abid Changazi from Trekens; a photography of a C-curve created with 9 mm bullets.
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