Definition of Shape

Dictionary Definition:

The characteristic surface configuration of a thing; an outline or contour.

Describing Words

• angular
• bent
• asymmetrical
• symmetrical
• curved
• flat
• pointy
• rounded
• square

4 annotated images of shape

In this image the shapes are symmetrical, which creates the shape of a heart. the necks are curved to do this and the beaks are pointed, indicating a point where the heart will meet. This image shows various ideas of shapes and personally I like it because i like how various shapes have been used to create one shape overall. 

In this image triangles have been made with fingers to make a big star. The shapes used in this image are pointy, angular and similar. I like this image for the same reasoning as the previous one i like the fact that with the use of smaller shapes they have made a bigger ship, making it seem as if littler things can create something bigger. 

The shape in this image is curved however still symmetrical as when the glass almost meets in the middle it goes back out to the exact same width as the other half. The timer is also rounded for it to be able to do this. I don't really hold an opinion for this picture, I just thought it was a good illustration of shape in photography. 

The shape in this image looks to be bent and also curved as the stairs begin to spiral downwards. As the stairs continue to spiral the stairs also seem rounded as they appear more and more circular. I like this image because i believe the shape also contributes to the depth making it seem bottomless, which makes you want to look deeply into the photograph to see if you can see a bottom. 

My own definition: 

The outline of an object which the creates a shape consequently.