Competition

Texture refers to the visual quality of the surface of an object. It’s how a subject’s surface might feel if touched—smooth, rough, soft, or prickly. Texture can be found everywhere, from peeling paint on an abandoned building to the bristly hairs on a bee—even on the seemingly smooth surface of a flower petal. By enhancing and capturing the texture of your subject, you can create more dimension, sense of depth, and “feel.” Lighting from the side of the subject can often reveal texture you never knew was there.