Directional movement is a visual flow through the composition. It can be the suggestion of motion in a design as you move from object to object by way of placement and position. Directional movement can be created with a value pattern. It is with the placement of dark and light areas that you can move your attention through the format.
When looking at this image, the eye begins at the bottom of the stairs and works its way around and to the center. As th image consists mainly of curved lines, it encourages the eye to move along with the lines in the photo. This way it creates a sense of movement for the viewer.
Directional movement is a visual flow through the composition. It can be the suggestion of motion in a design as you move from object to object by way of placement and position. Directional movement can be created with a value pattern. It is with the placement of dark and light areas that you can move your attention through the format.
When looking at this image, the eye begins at the bottom of the stairs and works its way around and to the center. As th image consists mainly of curved lines, it encourages the eye to move along with the lines in the photo. This way it creates a sense of movement for the viewer.
