Prodigious Lines by Bethany Deschamp

April 4, 2017

i am always finding a way to photograph lines; lines are something that regularly draw my eye and have me picking up my camera. while photographing the cherry blossoms, a quick detour into the thomas jefferson memorial proved to be worth the climb. i am always in awe of the prodigious lines created by the columns of the monument and enjoyed framing the tiny cherry blossoms within the columns.

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i was really thankful to have my wide angle lens attached to my camera for this shot, as i feel the wide angle ultimately contributed to the success of this image. and with a little patience to make sure other patrons didn’t walk into my photo, i was happy with how this turned out. not only do the lines bring strength to the frame, but the light really helps draw the viewer’s eye toward the center of the frame. i really love the subtle play between light and shadow, as i feel like it brings realism to the photograph. living in washington dc, i am spoiled with the opportunity to be able to photograph such rich history all the time. but the challenge is finding new ways to photograph the monuments that really has me inspired. it’s learning to seek out the beauty of the monuments in untraditional ways and taking a different path than everyone else.