Design+Principles


 * Design Principles**

Joel

- important elements framed in a triangle - keep viewer in the picture exploring elements This photo makes me feel light and airy. The near perfect reflection adds balance to the photo and the two orange triangles of the bird legs stand out. The lighting for this photo is purely from sun and since it is in water, we can not determine where the shadow is and therefore don't know where the sun is. Judging by the light ing on the bird however, I think the sun might be on "our" side of the bird. The texture of the water and the birds feathers add greatly to the photo and make a nice contrast. The focus of the photo is the bird but there was also effort take to ensure the reflection of the bird was also shown. The background, because of the angle the photo was take at is the water. This photo is about life and and the beauty in everything.
 * Triangles**:

- multiple planes and depth strengthen the impact - 3D - vertically and horizontally This picture makes me feel small. The majestic mountains and large lake seem to dwarf the tree's which, in turn, dwarf the onlooker. The photo is balanced by the large lake being almost uniform, the triangles of trees being on both sides of the lake and the two mountains. The lighting of this photo is purely the sun which is coming up from the left, near the back end of the photo. The textures in the photo are fantastic. From the silty lake bottom to the sharp tree branches to the mountains rock cliffs, this photo is packed with textures. The focus of the photo is the light hitting the mountain side, but it is not a hard focus so the other surroundings are still clear. From the lake bottom, to the lake, to the trees, to the mountains, to the sky, the background is the photo. This photo is about awe in size; the surroundings and the image.
 * Depth:**

- leads eye in and out of image - gives direction and motion - intersecting diagonals keep eyes moving This photo makes me feel split. This picture is balanced very well balanced. The sky balances the ground and the castle and the two half's of the castle, though not symmetrical, balance each other. The lighting is not clear. It seems almost as though the may be massive floodlights pointing at is because the moon cannot create the light where it is. Also, the clouds are unusually bright for a night shot which may mean that it is a very manipulated photo. The texture of the clouds draw your eyes there but then the contrast of the colour in the building sucks them back. The focus of this photo is the castle and mostly the closest tower. The background is the unusually coloured sky and the moon peaking through. This photo is about power; of colours and buildings.
 * Diagonals:**

- negative and positive space - color balance - direction and motion This photo makes my feel gloomy in repetition. This photo is balanced in nearly every way. If a line where draw down the middle, only the small bushes and the plaque would be out of place. The lighting has bee messed with and there is a filter on the sky to change it's colour. Judging by the shadows, I'd say the sun is used as well as a flash, unless the photo was taken while the sun was straight up. The texture of the ground, the light house stand and the sky contrast nicely. Sharp, to straight to smooth. The focus of this photo is the lighthouse directly in the middle. The background is a blue cloudy sky, a deep blue ocean and a horizon of mountains. This photo is about the balance in everything.
 * Balance**:

- do not clutter image - simplify image to its essence - stip away the unnecessary - increase impact - less is more This picture makes me feel uniform and in order. The picture is balanced by the reflection in the water, the trees lined up horizontally and the mountains in the background. The lighting is purely from the sun and judging by the fact that there is still mist and the the bottom right of the sky is brighter then the rest, it is morning and the sun is coming up from the right of the photo. the texture of the lake, being almost perfectly smooth and the sharpness of the tree branches are a great contrast in texture. The focus of the photo is not clear. It seems to be more a line of focus along the tree line. The background of the photo is a powerful blue coloured sky, with only a few clouds in the far distance. This photo is about the simplicity of nature and our surroundings.
 * Simple**:

- forces eye to keep moving around image - adds flow to image and can split image This photo makes me feel drawn out and moving. The photo is balanced by the contrast in colour; the green and pink. Judging by the spots of more and less light, I'd say that the lighting is purely from the sun on a cloudy day. The smooth ribbon from the river contrast well to the rough looking grass on either side of the photo. The focus of the picture is the river yet the photographer never made any reel effort to make it so. The background of the photo is the pink sand or sediment that the river winds through. This photo is about the winding path of life.
 * Dynamic S-arrangment:**

- vibrant colours stand out - quality of light modifies hue and saturation - balance negative space to create drama This makes feel intrigued. The picture is balanced by the post being centred and the lines coming our from it. The lighting in this photo is purely supplied by the sun which, determined by the shadow, is to the bottom left of the photo. The texture of the cement adds depth to the photo and with the beating sun, makes it seem really warm outside, making the paint on the cement peal. The focus of the photo is the bright yellow post, in the top middle of the photo. The background is the pealing and patched black cement which contrast excellently with the focus. This photo is about the difference in everyone.
 * Contrast:**