Design+Principles

Faith Lee **Direction-Makes the viewer wonder where the trail or road leads to** This picture gives a sense of direction because of the man on the path. It isn't clear whether he is coming towards us or going away from us, but it works because the man is there. This picture makes me feel lonely and cold because it seems like it's early morning due to the fog. The picture is balanced with the trees on either side of the man. The light is coming from behind the man and on the right side. Use of texture is strong because there is a variety of texture: the tree bark, the leaves, and the light fog. I think the focus of the picture is actually the trees on the left and not the man; he is part of the background. The background also includes the light and the fog. This photo is about a man or woman walking towards something positive in their life. It also gives me a sense of loneliness. It seems like there is a dog beside him, indicating that this pet will not let him down by leaving him. **Dynamic "S" Curve-Leads the eye around the curve and around the whole picture** This picture makes me feel like following the trail with the person. It is bright and feels cool because she is wearing a jacket. It seems like a balanced image because the "S" curve divides the picture in half and there is equal space on either sides of the "S". The person keeps the picture balanced because without her, the weight would be tilting to the right because of the trees. The light, which is sunlight, is coming from behind the trees, because we can see their shadows. There is a variety and strong use of texture due to the many different elements. The leaves on the floor are rough yet delicate, the train track is smooth, and the tree bark is rough as well. The focus is the "S" curve, and the woman and the trees are the background. I think this photo is about being out in nature and enjoying the fresh air, especially with all the busy lifestyles that everyone leads these days. **Diagonal-Makes impact of picture greater, leads the eye to follow the diagonal** This is a picture that shows the diagonal design principle. The light coming in from behind the rock creates the diagonal look in the picture. This picture works well because of the strong contrast of black and white. It wouldn't have been as great of an image if it were in colour. This picture makes me feel like I am the photographer and there is hope. Something about the light shining through the rock gives the feeling that there is something to look forward to. It is a balanced image due to the rocks on either side of the light. Texture varies from soft to hard and rugged. I think the focus of the picture is the rock on the left and the light as well. The background is made up of the wall of rock behind the light. This image is about hopefulness because of the sunlight streaming in from the crack in the rock. The feeling of hopefulness has something to do with the fact that this photo was taken in a cave, and sunlight is not expected in these dark places. **Balance-Colour balance, Negative and Positive, weight is equally distributed** This picture makes me feel like I am in minor danger because of the car coming this way, the fog and because the photograph is taken from the middle of the street. I also feel like I am in a board game. The crosswalk and the lights give a kind of Alice in Wonderland feel. This is a very balanced picture; it almost looks like the image was folded and printed to the other side. The only differences are the people on the left, the person on the right, and the car. These three objects in the picture add interest, otherwise it would have been a boring and repetitive photo. There is sunlight coming from the top, in the middle and from the car's headlights. Texture varies a lot: the fog is soft, the architectural features are hard, and the road is rough. The focus is the light stands on either side of the bridge. The background is the bridge and the fog. I think this image is about balance in life and each individual's path in life. The way almost everything is symmetrical gives the feeling of balance. The bridge makes me think about crossing it and finding something. Just like in life, we cross a bridge and find ourselves at a certain point in our lives. This picture is a metaphor for the path that everyone takes to become who they want to become. **Colour Space-Vibrant colours, plain background** This picture is a great example of the design principle, colour space. The background is blue and there is a pop of red in the middle. That strong pop of red is why this picture works. This picture makes me feel confused with everything that is going on: the shattering glass, and spilling of the red liquid. The picture is balanced because the background is not overwhelming like the shattering glass and the liquid. The light comes from the back where we can see the big white circle because of the shadows seen at the bottom of the glass. The focus of the picture is obviously the red colour and the background is the blue. This image spells out "mess" because of the red liquid that is spilling, and the broken glass. This picture is about all the hectic things that happen in our lives. **Triangle- Draws the eye around each point in the triangle** This picture makes me happy because it represents the country that I want to visit. It is a very balanced image because it the Eiffel Tower is in the middle and the trees are on the right and left. The light comes from the sun and it is up in the sky, behind the photographer. Texture in this picture varies from the prickly grass and leaves of the trees, to the rough and smooth feel of the building in the back. There is texture of the clouds, which seem soft and the texture of the Eiffel Tower itself. The focus is very obvious in this photo; it is the Eiffel Tower, and the background is the sky and the white building in the back. This image is about travelling; all the pleasures of visiting another country and learning new things. I think about taking a tour in France when i see this picture. **Framing-Brings focus to the subject** This picture makes me feel lonely because there is no other person one in it and because of the empty benches. The inside of the tunnel acts as a frame, letting the viewer see through it. Although the right side of the tunnel is shown more than the left, it is a balanced picture because the yellow tree offsets the weight of the tunnel. The seemingly smaller trees in the background on the right also help to balance the picture by not focusing too much attention to the yellow tree. There is sunlight coming from the sky, possibly from far back in the right corner. There is a variety of texture like the bricks in the tunnel, the leaves and bark of the trees, the river, and the rough and irregular pathway. I think the focus of the photo is the tree on the left. It is the item that pops in this picture because of its colour and where it is positioned. The background is the river, the bridge, the trees, and the sky. This photo is about leaving behind a bad lifestyle and aiming for a brighter future. The dark tunnel gives the impression of a person leaving his or her past life, and reaching for a more positive and happy life.
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