Exercise 26 - Curves

The following four images use curves to suggest movement:

The curved lines of the floor and of the rail suggest a movement towards the bicycle. The direction that the bicycle is pointing also adds to this suggestion. This rail is continued in the next image.

Still at the Sage, the curves are all around us and suggest movement throughout the building – it never ceases to amaze me, but the one that draws the eye in this image is the long winding rail along the right of the floor, which suggests movement to and from the far windows. This is further suggested by the walking figure in the centre.

The curves of the stigma and stamen of this amaryllis make it seem as though they’re all moving towards the light, or at least chasing the lady! This is a composite image from two macro shots.

This sketch shows the evident curves in red with the implied direction of movement in green.

The curves of the boards and railings lead the eye into the scene. The pier seems to be moving the viewer towards the town. As can be seen in the next image, it can also have the suggestion of movement in the opposite direction.

Here’s an extra for a bit of fun – The same rails and boards with a well dressed Goth, HDR effects and a large paintbrush use the movement to different effect.

 

I’d never considered the effect of curves with regard to movement, but it’s obviously the case. I’ve used them to create a lead into or out of an image, but never considered their use to for creating movement.