Texture is the topic for this week's Blog Circle post and one of the things I find artistic about photography. I am a very tactile person and have to feel the fabric of things like clothing, blankets or furniture before I buy them. When I have a sewing, needlepoint, or quilting project, texture is everything. When incorporating texture into photographs I find that nature can sometimes provide the perfect mix for a feel good image. The different sizes and shapes as well as textures of the leaves in this image are a great example. However, winter provides the most satisfying textures of all for this photographer. I love contrast in my images. I love dark and light together, smooth and ruff, and most of all color on white. (See where I'm going here?) ;O) Take a look at this picture. Because Willow's coloring is the same as the grasses, the texture is what makes this image great. (Well, besides that cute smile.) You have the snow that is white and smooth, the grasses that are all over the place, and Willow's plush curly fur all in one image. This next one has the texture of her fur and the crispness of the snow on her face, but the blurred background also adds contrast to the sharpness of the image. Now, try to imagine Willow with smooth fur like that of a lab. Because her coloring matches the grasses this image would lose some of its spark without the texture of her wavy fur. What do you see as far as texture in this next one? The two things that stand out the most are the smoothness of the ground with the blurred grasses in front, and the sharper rough trees in the background. They are contrasting textures. If you look at Willow's mom's coat, you can see horizontal stitching that also adds texture to the overall image. And, it adds a bit of uniformity to an image that is mostly chaotic within its different textures.
I could talk about texture forever... but I won't. I will say that it's a big part of those images that really stand out. Just like you can feel different textures with your fingers, textures in an image also make you feel. You can feel the coldness of the snow on Willow's face when you see it in the picture. It's not because you know it's snow because it could be a drawing in a coloring book and you might not "feel" that. You feel it because you can see the texture of the snow. You can also feel the softness of Willow's wavy fur as well as the sharpness of the trees. You don't have to think about it, you just feel it because you can see the texture in the image. Want to see what textures others in the blog circle have captured or created? Start with Tracy Allard of Penny Whistle Photography fetching portraits in Coppell and surrounding communities in the Dallas - Fort Worth metroplex. 1/31/2020 06:29:01 am
The images of Willow are stunning! I love tone on tone color palettes as well and the textured grass just enhances it all the more. Terrific images and I'm sure the client was thrilled with them.
Kelly
1/31/2020 08:48:28 am
Thanks, Tracy. I knew exactly where I wanted to take Willow as soon as I saw a picture of her. ;) I love tone on tone, too! 1/31/2020 12:04:51 pm
Willow looks like a little sweetheart. I'm a big fan of snow on the nose, too!
Terri Jankelow
1/31/2020 04:17:41 pm
Really beautiful images!
Kelly
1/31/2020 04:25:15 pm
Thank you, Terri! ❤️
Jackie Petersen
2/1/2020 12:08:38 am
These beautiful examples of using lots of texture! I love textures too!
Elaine
2/5/2020 08:09:16 pm
Beautiful Willow images! That first one is my favorite! Great examples of texture in nature.
Lynda Mowat
2/7/2020 03:50:29 pm
Willow is delightful. I particularly love the snow on her nose. So cute! Great textures and story. Comments are closed.
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