With just the right angle of light, lines cast shadows revealing parallel shapes that add an additional dimension to the subject being framed by the lens.
Taking it a step further, removing color in favor of sepia tones or gray scale (B&W) for certain compositions, I believe, makes the presentation even more eye-catching than its original state, turning the frames into old period pieces.
Sepia tones or B&W can dramatically change the entire mood of the moment when bright colors no longer dominate the scene. Of course, a little splash of chroma now and then never hurts the eyes, right?
Here’s a sampling of some Lines to Patterns photography — this week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge theme — in sepia, B&W and living color. Just click on each frame for a full-screen view.
For more examples of Lines to Patterns photography, just click HERE to go to the Weekly Photo Challenge repository.
©The Palladian Traveler | ©Tom Palladio Images
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The Palladian Traveler 
what a great set of shots.. each one well done!
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Thanks very much, 6DP!
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I guess I should get tired of saying they’re all lovely, but… My favorite is the stairway, with the contrast between the vivid orange and the grey of the railing.
janet
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I never tire of hearing, “they’re all lovely…” 🙂 That staircase was covered in red carpeting, but the traffic up and down left it orange-like by the time I got there to shoot it. Glad you liked it, and the others too.
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mmm, love spiral staircases!!! love SPIRALS!!!
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Thanks, Audrey!
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Beautiful collection for this topic.
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Thanks again, Pat.
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Great pics!!!
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Thanks so much for viewing and commenting. Much appreciated.
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That little hint of gondola got me, Tom 🙂 Great looking post!
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Jo — A smidgen of Venezia goes a long, long way, doesn’t it? 🙂
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what a grand selection Tom
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Thanks, Jo-B!
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great shots for the challenge
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Thanks!
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