tree branch photo 1

 

Objective 3: elements and principles of design

Elements of design

Line: Line is strong in this because all the branches are strong examples of line and also the curved lines on the main branch add interest and create form.

Colour: The colour scheme is monochromatic and the colours create interest and it defines the foreground. The colour in the foreground draws your attention towards it instead of the background and creates movement.

 

Shape: The shape is organic and is asymmetrical because it shows that the photo is a natural scene and very organic.

 

Form: The photo has form because the lines on the branch and the shadows show that it is three dimensional and the fact that the branch goes into the background shows depth.

 

Space: The background is negative space and defines the positive space, the branches in the foreground. This makes the foreground the main center of interest.

Texture: The texture of the branches is rough and this makes it more organic, the branch on the right has a smoother texture because of the way the light shines on it and it is a different branch. The 2 different types of texture on the branches create contrast.

 

Tone/value: The soft top lighting on the branch creates a sense of the photo being three dimensional and adds depth.

 

Principals of design

Emphasis: The main focus point is the branches and the background is generally clutter free and it is out of focus so your attention is drawn toward the branches and your attention stays there because the movement of the picture draws your eye around the branches.

 

Movement: This picture has movement because it starts on the top left branch and moves down diagonally towards the bottom branch and then is directed back up to the top left branch by the small branch in the foreground and this is good because your eye never leaves the page.

 

Balance: This picture has asymmetrical balance because the 2 branches are not the same but the photo is balanced because the branches are each in separate opposite corners and this balances the photo out so it is not to top heavy or bottom heavy.

 

Repetition/pattern: This photo has repetition and pattern because the lines are repeating on the branches and it keeps your eyes moving and interested.

 

Contrast: The contrast in this picture is more darkened on the branch in the foreground and makes the colours more interesting. The background is lighter and that makes your eyes more interested on the foreground rather than the background.

 

 

Unity: This picture has unity because everything belongs and it is all in nature so everything fits together.

Objective 4: lighting

There is soft top lighting on the branches and there is much lighter in the background which blurs it and makes the foreground become more interesting. The branches also produce a shadow.

 

Objective 5: post production

In this photo I added more contrast in the foreground and less in the background so this way the background has bright light and the foreground has defined colours and light which makes it more interesting to the eye.

 

Objective 6: critique

In this photo I did a good job of line such as the way the branches are and how they form curved lines as well. The colour scheme was monochromatic and the colour creates interest in the foreground. Next time when I am shooting I will try to angle the camera differently and try to set the focus more on one area.

 

Done