Design+Principles

By Sophie Papp

__**Interaction/Colour Space**__
 In this photo, the two parrots compliment each other and, with their vibrant colours, draw the eye to them. Also, the branch that these two parrots are perched upon is a diagonal, giving the photo more of an impact/effect. The colours in this photo remind me of somewhere tropical and bright, making me feel carefree and content. Also, these two birds have many mixes of colours, pulling out reds, greens and blues. There is not much colour or image balance within this photo, however, this just adds to the overall impact of it. Notice the backround of this image is plain and dark, creating the perfect mood of the photo and drawing the eye to focus on the details of the parrots only, making an interesting effect. This image is one of my personal favorites, due to the simplicity of the objects, but the complexity of the colour usage and placement.

=__Colour Balance__ =  This photo uses black,whites and greys to show the perfect balace of objects, space, and colour (in this case darkness). The balance in this photo goes beyond the colour, but extends to where the actual sky and buildings meet in the center. Notice the darker colours are in the bottom third of the picture, <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">the lightest parts of the photo are in the second or middle third and then subtle darker parts re-appear in the top third of the image. Where the buildings stop <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">and suddenly meets sky, there is a balance of space, both holding their own weight and creating a very heavy feel. This photo makes me think of pollution, <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">but also of purity because of the brilliant sky. It is the essence of harmony. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">The light is coming from the sun, which is directly where the photo is facing. The light is shaded partly by clouds overhead, giving the picture a different mood <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">then what it would be without it. As you look at the buildings, they seem to fly out at you. The usage of texture is extremely effective, making the viewer almost <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">be able to expirience the city from a broader perspective. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">I belive that this photo is emphasizing that even something that is so ugly and horrible to the world around it, there is always a certain amount of beauty within <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">it. In this case the city, though `formidible and intimidating most of the time, is dwarfed by the huge expanse of sky above it showing us all that even the largest <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">creation is minute compared to the universe.

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 18px; line-height: 27px;">__**Framing**__ <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">This photo clearly represents framing as the trees around the man in the photo make him centred. Not only is he framed, he pops out of the photo due to his bright red shirt. This picture includes mystery, simplicity, wonder and peace. One wonders how the man got to the forest and where his destination is. The trees in the photo seem to stretch on forever, creating a sense of amazement and wonder. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">The light in this photo is coming from the small spaces between the trees. The sunlight weaves its way onto the dense, dark forest floor, making it seem like the forest is never ending. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Looking at the trees in the image, texture is created. The bark on the trees looks cracked but moist, and tastes like chips (I find that I associate flavour with some photos... it just happens). <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Since the man is wearing red, it draws one's eye to him. Therefore, the main focus of this photo would be the man walking along a fallen tree. He is also centred perfectly and is in the darkest part of the forest, making him stand out ever more. The background of this picture contributes to the meaning and overall balance of the underlying theme, which is accomplishment, determination and a unique perspective.

__<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Dynamic S Curve __
This road is a perfect example of a dynamic S curve, as the road contains many, many S curves. This road carries off into the distance and disappears behind the orange forest, making one wonder where this road's destination is. This picture makes me feel slightly carsick and curious as to where this road ends up. Does it go to Candy land? Or does it travel to the past? This image is also extremely balanced as there is bright orange foliage on both sides of the windy road, creating an equal amount of colour on both sides of the photo. The focus of this photo is on the curving road. The photographer obviously chose this time of year and this road so that the viewer of this photo would be drawn to the road only. The bright orange leaves on both sides of the road make for interesting texture and feeling. It reminds me of the mid-autumn crunch of leaves and the crisp, coolness of the air as the sun appears for a shorter and shorter time. The background of this photo is a stretch of thick forest and a mysterious destination.

**__<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Element Relationship __**
<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"> This photo not only has two elements interacting, but four. The two children and the two chickens add a sense of curiosity and slight humour to this image. This photo draws my eye to the chickens, as I think that they are the main subject of this photo. The shafts of sunlight hitting the forest floor make the photo feel carefree. This picture is nicely balanced because of the subjects in the photo, the two children on either side of the photo, and the chickens in the middle. The chickens in the photo appear to be 3-D adding an interesting feeling to the rest of the image. Also, the lighting of the photo adds a dramatic effect to the photo, creating a carefree environment. This photo demonstrates the contrast between different cultures and how they live their life.

__<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Motion __
<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"> This photo clearly demonstrates motion because of the bullet slicing the crayons into little ribbons of colour. This picture makes me curious and a sense of amazement. This photo is balanced because of the four crayons on one side and the harsh bullet on the other. Even though these two very different objects have nothing in common, the bright splash of the crayons and the powerful bullet counter act each other because they are so very unalike. The lighting originates from the bottom right corner of this image and castes a soft glow onto the bright crayons so that the contrast is not overwhelming. Texture in this photo plays a large role, as the splintering of crayon make one wonder how it would feel to be sprayed by a bunch of colours. I can't tell what I think this photo is about. I think it demonstrates the harshness of the grown world meeting the pure innocence of young life. The background of the picture is plain and simple, drawing one's eyes to the crayon and the darker bullet which stand out.

__<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Depth __
<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"> Depth is clearly a part of this photo as one can see the snow peaked mountains off into the distance. Looking closely, one can also see that the water disappears behind the mountains, making one wonder where the water goes too. Also, the rocks in the fore ground add another layer to this mysterious yet serene environment. The picture creates a sense of crispness and refreshment. As I look at the water and the sky, it reminds me of a cold but perfectly clear day. The light, bouncing off of the water and into the camera adds creates a balance of space and light in the image, drawing your eye around the photo. The sunlight comes from above the mountains, even though you cannot see the actual sun. My favourite detail in this image is the dock on the right side of the photo and the thin lines of white cloud above the last mountains, making the sky look like it's solid marble. This image is focused throughout the entire photo, so one has the impression that it goes on forever. This photo demonstrates the extremes of nature. On one hand, there are the enormous mountains towering above the rest of the environment around it. And, on the other, we have the stillness and beauty of the water, showing us that nature does not always have to be intimidating.

Just for fun :D