Weekly challenge 5/29 - 6/4 Patterns and Repetition

SquarePeg · May 29, 2021

For this week’s challenge post photos that highlight repetition and patterns. Use them as leading lines, as the subject or to highlight your subject. Take a look at some of the tips and “rules” for using and breaking patterns to enhance your photos.

As always, new photos only for the challenge please. Get out there and shoot!

Creative Tips for Using Pattern in Photography

Pattern in photography creates visual interest. Read on and learn to find patterns - and then break them - to create unique photography!

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Using Repetition and Patterns in Photography

While repetition in the humdrum of daily life can at times be a little boring – capturing it in your photography can create an image with real impact. Life is filled with patterns – many of which we overlook due to the business of our days – however once you get an eye for spotting […]

digital-photography-school.com

How to use repetition in photography composition

Good use of repetition in photography composition creates irresistible, balanced images that draw in the viewer and keeps them engaged

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photoflyer · May 29, 2021

I thought a fitting subject for this challenge could be found in Arlington Cemetery given that here in the U.S. it is Memorial Day.

Volunteers set flags in front of every (yes every) head stone. This has motivated me to figure out how to volunteer next year.

This one is stopped down to provide a little more depth of field.

This one is shot at 200mm and f 2.8. I found that one flag leaning out and was drawn to the shot.

SquarePeg · May 29, 2021

photoflyer said:
I thought a fitting subject for this challenge could be found in Arlington Cemetery given that here in the U.S. it is Memorial Day.

Volunteers set flags in front of every (yes every) head stone. This has motivated me to figure out how to volunteer next year.

This one is stopped down to provide a little more depth of field.

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This one is shot at 200mm and f 2.8. I found that one flag leaning out and was drawn to the shot.

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Very nice! Around here it is the local Boy and Girl Scouts troops who plant the flags. Princess and I would do this every year the Saturday before Memorial Day. Old flags are removed and burned in a ceremony at the end of the day.