Rhythm
A rhythm composition is a repeated motif that leads the eye around the image. It gives a line of sight to follow.
- Ansel Adams
The composition of rhythm is mainly focused on throughout the river in the middle of the shot, which curves through the landscape, drawing the viewer's eye around with it. There is also other curves caused by the river that is similar to the rhythm composition, as the eye can start at one point and follow it all the way around the picture.
The colouring of the shot is also a tool used to make the rhythm of the river stand out more, with it being the brightest part, whereas the surrounding areas are some of the darkest.
- Bill Brandt
Similarly in this shot, the main focus of the photo is the rhythm element of the shot, the staircase. As it winds upwards, it draws focus and gives a line of sight for the viewer's eye to follow. The shadows on the walls, especially those of the staircase add more to the rhythm and flow of the shot, rather than detract from it, as the smoothness of the lines is still followed through and it connects the elements of the shot into one beautiful flowing line.
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