Two Rectangles?

For this week’s Lens-Artists Challenge, Egidio asks us to consider compositions relying on two rectangles for their success. So I thought I’d offer a featured photo with lots of rectangles: the basic two, with sky at the top and earth at the bottom, and then, confusingly, a town square entirely tricked out in … squares. Emily and her Catalan family are looking out to sea.

I thought I’d include a couple more using this simplest of devices. The first from my beloved l’Albufera, which I’ve written about before – here (among several others).

And here’s another, from Lake Prespa in Greece, where the water reflects the sky above: the lower rectangle a pleasing echo of the upper.

And here’s one closer to home, in Whitby, a cormorant posing at the end of the pier.

A cormorant on railings at the end of the pier, Whitby, North Yorkshire.

Let’s stay beside the water: one a ferry across to Spain, spying on my fellow-passengers. At the Baltic Gateshead, spying on my fellow River Tyne enthusiasts, and in London, over looking the South Bank.

And finally we’ll whizz over to Barcelona, and wander round El Clot, and then Gràcia, where this view has two rectangles and includes any number of smaller ones, and the daily washing line.

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Author: margaret21

I'm retired and live in North Yorkshire, where I walk , write, volunteer and travel as often as I can.

45 thoughts on “Two Rectangles?”

  10. A nice selection of shots, but rectangles? Well I guess so, but for me it’s all about lines and rule of thirds or golden ratios. Which of course create shapes. But I’m sure I never look for rectangles.

    Love the iconic cormorant photo.

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  14. You DEFINITELY got the topic Margaret – your examples are wonderful and each fit the challenge perfectly. I loved the washing line and all of your water images especially. Beautifully done!

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  16. Margaret, you shared some excellent photos highlighting the use of rectangles. These are beautiful images. The opener is so strong with the lower section full of rectangles that point to your subject. That’s a strong image. The next two images are also beautiful. The rectangle created by the reeds gives us a moment to rest our eyes and enjoy the view. Image after image, you had excellent examples. The closing shots took advantage of the color contrast in the rectangles. Excellent post!

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    1. Egidio, thanks so much for such positive and thorough feedback – something I noticed you’ve offered us all – it must be taking so much of your time. This weekly challenge is led by such a positive and talented team: so glad you joined them recently.

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      1. Margaret, I don’t mind providing feedback. It’s the least I can do to express my appreciation to those who joined the challenge. I’m glad you noticed that. Thank you for your kind words for me and the team.

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    1. That was one stage-struck cormorant. And washing lines are two a penny round here – and in Spain, where this one was taken. You can see the washing flapping in the breeze in my garden almost any time you choose!

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  19. Wonderful selections for this one, Margaret! I love the second image especially, it reminds me Alaska coast. All are beautifully captured. 🙂

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