Definitions
“Pattern in photography is defined as ‘a regularity within a scene’. Patterns are visual elements that repeat themselves in a predictable way. Pattern can be found everywhere and is commonly seen within shapes, colors or textures.” (www.theschoolofphotography.com)
Examples of Patterns in Photography
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- Shows lack of motion in one direction with lines of stationary cars
- Shows motion in another direction with patterns of car headlight streaks
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- Harsh lighting contrast
- Exhibits an interesting shape & linear pattern
- Only when viewed at certain angles
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- Uninterrupted pattern of the seats
- Spans the whole image
- Two-color scheme
- Minimal and appealing image
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- Imperfect pattern of carriages
- Varying shades of blue
- Additional set of subtle patterns in the paved brick ground
- Eyes straight to the two figures
- White on the border of the blue and grey draws your
- Intriguing subject matter
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- Lighter ice crystals lined along the dark beach
- Naturally leads the viewers eyes
- Along the shoreline
- Towards the horizon