Texture & Patterns in Nature
What is this?
Texture = how something looks like it would feel
(rough, smooth, soft, cracked, fuzzy, etc.)
Pattern = something that repeats visually
(lines, shapes, colors, or objects that occur over and over)
Think:
Texture teaches you to see small details.
Practice:
Slow down and look closer than usual.
Good subjects are everywhere.
Ideas:
Understand what texture and patterns are in photography
Train their eye to notice small details in everyday outdoor environments
Practice composing close-up images that highlight detail, contrast, and repetition
Use natural light to enhance surface detail and depth
Big Idea:
You’re not just taking a picture of something—you’re showing what it feels like or how it repeats.
What to Look For Around School?
Tree bark (rough, peeling, cracked)
Leaves (veins, edges, holes)
Grass or bushes (repetition)
Sidewalk cracks or pavement
Brick walls or stone surfaces
Mulch, dirt, or gravel
Rust, peeling paint, or weathered surfaces
Fences (repeating shapes)
Shooting Tips:
Get close (fill the frame with texture or pattern)
Try different angles (top-down vs side view)
Use light: shadows help show texture
Focus on one main detail—don’t clutter the image
Look for contrast (rough vs smooth, light vs dark)