Texture
Texture can be used as one of the main parts of creating drama in a photograph. Texture is pretty easy to capture and we may not even think of it because texture is found in virtually everything. We see the texture of the smooth water and can visually “feel” it…..smooth, cold, wet. We can see the texture of the smooth car and visually “feel” it, mixed with the texture in the grass and we can “feel” our fingers running through it. We see the rust or peeling paint and can “visually” age the wood or metal. Like everything else, texture must be used in moderation. If everything in the photo has a soft texture, the photo can be boring. But on the other hand, if too many textures are used, the photo becomes too busy. Textures can be used to enhance a photo, not overwhelm it.