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    This document discusses the difference between patterns and repetition in photography. It defines repetition as similar objects or shapes appearing repeatedly without a regular arrangement, while a pattern is a combination of similar objects or shapes repeated in a regular arrangement. It notes that patterns are important because they create rhythm, and an interrupt within a pattern can draw attention like a musical crescendo. The document provides examples to illustrate the difference and encourages practicing identifying patterns as they develop in motion.

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    This document discusses the difference between patterns and repetition in photography. It defines repetition as similar objects or shapes appearing repeatedly without a regular arrangement, while a pattern is a combination of similar objects or shapes repeated in a regular arrangement. It notes that patterns are important because they create rhythm, and an interrupt within a pattern can draw attention like a musical crescendo. The document provides examples to illustrate the difference and encourages practicing identifying patterns as they develop in motion.

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    This document discusses the difference between patterns and repetition in photography. It defines repetition as similar objects or shapes appearing repeatedly without a regular arrangement, while a pattern is a combination of similar objects or shapes repeated in a regular arrangement. It notes that patterns are important because they create rhythm, and an interrupt within a pattern can draw attention like a musical crescendo. The document provides examples to illustrate the difference and encourages practicing identifying patterns as they develop in motion.

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    This document discusses the difference between patterns and repetition in photography. It defines repetition as similar objects or shapes appearing repeatedly without a regular arrangement, while a pattern is a combination of similar objects or shapes repeated in a regular arrangement. It notes that patterns are important because they create rhythm, and an interrupt within a pattern can draw attention like a musical crescendo. The document provides examples to illustrate the difference and encourages practicing identifying patterns as they develop in motion.

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    THE SECRET OF PATTERNS

    Total time:
    4-6 hours
    There is confusion among photographers regarding the art
    definition of pattern and repetition. Here are the definitions… PHOTZY.COM
    Difficulty Level: Advanced
    Repetition refers to similar objects, or shapes, that appear
    beginner to intermediate
    repeatedly in a composition. Pattern is a combination of similar objects, or
    Skill Points: shapes, repeated in a regular arrangement within a composition. It’s a very fine
    • Identifying patterns line between the two.
    • Learning the difference
    between patterns and KEY LESSON: Pattern is important because it touches upon another
    repetition key function of the human mind, and that is rhythm. An irregular
    • Using interrupts within
    pattern can have an irregular rhythm. A visually regular pattern, with
    a pattern and identifying an interrupt, is the musical equivalent to a crescendo. It garners
    emerging patterns
    immediate attention.

    Birds in Flight: Is this pattern or repetition? Biker Hands : This is a use of pattern. The represented
    Re-read the definitions. This is repetition. The objects aren’t exactly the same, but similar. The rings
    image does not match the definition of pattern. are regularly arranged within the composition. The
    Green House: This is pattern. Pattern is a tattoos are mirrored on both sides. This image definitely
    combination of objects, or shapes, repeated in has a rhythm through pattern. The thumbs in the
    a regular arrangement within a composition. pockets break the rhythm, creating a pseudo-crescendo.
    What is the difference between this image Peeling Paint: Does this represent a pattern? It does. We
    and the birds? The birds do not have a regular have similar shapes in an organized arrangement. It’s
    arrangement. important to note that a pattern doesn’t need to have a
    lot of objects. Three objects can establish a pattern.

    South Korea stairs: Learning to anticipate patterns, as they


    develop, is a key skill to your growth as a photographer. Practice
    watching multiple elements in motion, and then seeing the
    pattern develop before it actually forms.

    ACTION ASSIGNMENT!
    1- Organize a photo shoot where you will go in search of patterns.
    Set a goal as to how many you will find and photograph.
    • Find and photograph a pattern that has only three elements (think of peeling paint).
    • Find and photograph several patterns that have multiple elements. Make sure they appear in a regular
    arrangement, or you are creating a repetition.
    • Try watching a pattern develop, and then creating the shot just as it does… (think of South Korea stairs).
    2- Print your photos, so that you can examine them as a group.

    HOW DID YOU DO?


    • Did you meet your goal for finding the number of patterns? Did you use different subjects and objects?
    • After reviewing your results in print, do you think that all of your attempts meet the definition of a pattern
    and not simply repetition?

    READY! SET! GO! ACTION CARDS - COMPOSITION: PATTERNS

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