{"id":69066,"date":"2017-11-08T16:44:18","date_gmt":"2017-11-09T00:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=69066"},"modified":"2017-11-08T16:46:28","modified_gmt":"2017-11-09T00:46:28","slug":"dynamic-tension-opponent-based-theory-for-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/08\/dynamic-tension-opponent-based-theory-for-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"Dynamic Tension: Opponent Based Theory For Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Lips.\"
Lips: Sexual Tension<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tension<\/strong>: Two forces acting against one another.<\/p>\n

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\"Dynamic
Dynamic tension in Golden triangle: both sides trying to fight for dominance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sexual tension:<\/strong> The buildup before<\/em> a sexual encounter. The \u00e2\u20ac\u0153release\u00e2\u20ac\u009d after the sexual encounter, and the rest and deep that ensures.<\/p>\n

\"Tension
Tension in physics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kinetic Tension:<\/strong> A rubber band being pulled in opposite directions. The dynamic tension, and the release of kinetic energy once the rubber band is released.<\/p>\n

Hunger Tension:<\/strong> Hunger, which stimulates movement and activity. Then the feeding phase (eating food) which generally results in \u00e2\u20ac\u0153food coma\u00e2\u20ac\u009d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d a nice nap after a big meal. Note: How lions will sleep almost an entire day after a big kill and feast.<\/p>\n

Dynamic Tension in Color Photography<\/h2>\n
\"Color
Color wheel theory: Dynamic tension between opposing colors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In photography, tension in the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153opponent color theory<\/a>\u00e2\u20ac\u009d: the dynamic tension between two opposing colors. The tension with the colors next to one another, adds more intensity of both<\/em> colors.<\/p>\n

\"Opponent
Opponent based color theory. Opposing colors become more intense when placed next to one another.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For example, a red shape when placed against a green background seems more intense than a red shape against a simple white background. And a green figure against a red background:<\/p>\n

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Or the dynamic tension between yellow and blue, and blue and yellow:<\/p>\n

\"Blue
Blue triangle on yellow background.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Yellow
Yellow triangle on blue background.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Or the dynamic tension between black and white, or white and black:<\/p>\n

\"White
White triangle on black background.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Black
Black triangle on white background.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dynamic Tension in Red, Yellow, Blue<\/h2>\n
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PIET MONDRIAN x ERIC KIM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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PIET MONDRIAN x ERIC KIM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"PIET
PIET MONDRIAN x ERIC KIM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The primary colors of red, yellow, and blue trying to fight one another for dominance. This tension between the three colors creates dynamic energy, and visual force:<\/p>\n

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Dynamic Tension in Hand Gestures or Body Language<\/h2>\n

Perhaps what makes picture with hand gestures or active body language interesting or dynamic is the tension in the hands:<\/p>\n

\"Woman
Woman flexing bicep and pointing to it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Cindy
Cindy with elbows flared outwards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Street
Street photo of woman in advertisement banging against billboard.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Cindy
Cindy touching glass in wedding dress.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Cindy flexing muscles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Dynamic movement of Cindy\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s head being thrown backwards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Distorted picture of Cindy through a glass cup, with her hand on her forehead.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Cindy\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s hands against her face.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Cindy
Cindy touching mirror.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Man
Man with hand on face. Sapa, 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Japanese man, leaning forward with arm.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dynamic Curve<\/h2>\n
\"Bauhaus
Bauhaus Fibonacci spiral by ANNETTE KIM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The curve as having the most dynamic movement, kinetic energy and flow:<\/p>\n

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Dynamic tension in Cindy\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s hand. Also dynamic curve in background.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"Cindy
Cindy silhouette and curved arms. Saigon, 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Dynamic tension of Cindy\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s arms curved around the frame.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"My
My curved leg. Saigon hotel, 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Something about to happen\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/h2>\n

Imagine the picture as a movie: what do you think is going to happen a second or two after the picture?<\/p>\n

\"Dynamic
Dynamic low angle angle picture. You are \u00e2\u20ac\u0153about to\u00e2\u20ac\u009d get stepped on as a viewer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"The
The devil silhouette of the bull \u00e2\u20ac\u0153about to\u00e2\u20ac\u009d collide directly with you. The effect of shooting head-on with a wide angle 28mm lens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Cindy
Cindy behind a red curtain, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153about to\u00e2\u20ac\u009d come into contact with you.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dynamic Tension through Eye Contact<\/h2>\n
\"Woman
Woman in New York Metro who is looking directly at me with eye contact. The dynamic tension of, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153What is she going to do, or say next?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Woman making eye contact in nyc.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Street portrait of man with one white eye, looking directly at viewer\/photographer with eye contact.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Eye.
Eye contact of poster in background. Tokyo, 2016<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dynamic Tension of Negative Space<\/h2>\n

Visual tension through negative space \u00e2\u20ac\u201dallowing space for the subject to release the built-up tension to \u00e2\u20ac\u0153enter\u00e2\u20ac\u009d or \u00e2\u20ac\u0153exit\u00e2\u20ac\u009d the frame.<\/p>\n

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Dynamic tension of Cindy looking up at the lights above. The negative space allows the viewers eyes to travel upwards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Airplane
Airplane silhouette. Sapa, Vietnam 2016. Negative space allowing the airplane to exit the frame.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Woman
Woman walking. Negative space on right side of the frame for her to continue walking.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

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Principle of DYNAMIC PHOTOGRAPHY: Dynamic Tension. I think this concept of \u00e2\u20ac\u0153tension\u00e2\u20ac\u009d can apply to all<\/em> forms of art, photography, pictures, biology, economics, and almost everything in life.<\/p>\n

Basically the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153opponent\u00e2\u20ac\u009d theory is this:<\/p>\n

\n In life, we need an opponent.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For example, with working out and physical exercise, our \u00e2\u20ac\u0153opponent\u00e2\u20ac\u009d is gravity. We must fight against<\/em> gravity to become stronger. In fighting gravity, we have to expend our energy, and build our muscles.<\/p>\n

In sex, I don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t think that an orgasm or ejaculation could happen without sexual tension. NO tension = bad sex.<\/p>\n

Also, in movies, dramas, novels, and thrillers \u00e2\u20ac\u201d you always need a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153bad guy\u00e2\u20ac\u009d, some sort of difficulty the hero needs to overcome, or some sort of tension or danger. Or else the movie has no fun, no \u00e2\u20ac\u0153climax\u00e2\u20ac\u009d, or resolution.<\/p>\n

In real life, we must have difficulties, challenges to overcome \u00e2\u20ac\u201d or else life would have no excitement, fun, or meaning.<\/p>\n

In photography, we must make pictures that have some sort of dynamic tension. Some sort of \u00e2\u20ac\u0153visual opponent\u00e2\u20ac\u009d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d whether that is opposing colors, opposing geometrical or compositional tension, or perhaps tension of emotions or gestures or eye contact.<\/p>\n

\"Lucile<\/p>\n

A practical insight: to become stronger in life, a better artist, or anything \u00e2\u20ac\u201d add more tension. And then conversely, add more rest, relaxation, and recovery time.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As humans we cannot add infinite tension, without rest, recovery, and relaxation.<\/p>\n

With muscle-building, after intense stress and tension to our muscles, we must rest and sleep a lot to let our muscles rebuild, and also eat a lot of protein and fat to recover, and rebuild our muscles.<\/p>\n

With work, work really hard and intensely, but also schedule time for you to rest, relax, and \u00e2\u20ac\u0153do nothing\u00e2\u20ac\u009d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d in order to continue being productive.<\/p>\n

If you drink a lot of coffee or caffeine, give yourself ample time to take naps or rest, to compensate the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153come down\u00e2\u20ac\u009d after the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153caffeine high\u00e2\u20ac\u009d.<\/p>\n

More thoughts on dynamic photography and life to come.<\/p>\n

Further reading in dynamic photography:<\/h2>\n

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Opponent Process Color Theory<\/a><\/p>\n

Dynamic Composition Manual<\/a><\/p>\n

Dynamic Composition 101: Figure to Ground<\/a><\/p>\n

10 Dynamic Photography Composition Tips<\/a><\/p>\n

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PHOTOGRAPHY COMPOSITION 101<\/a><\/h1>\n

\"ERIC<\/p>\n

Dynamic Photography Composition 101<\/h2>\n
\"Leading
Leading lines. ERIC KIM DYNAMIC COMPOSITION<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n