Title of photo: Eire Swamp Shadows

Photo #1

 

Objective 3: Elements and Principles of Design

The principles of design:

1. Emphasis:

-Everything is off to the sides, and the middle isn’t so crowded because of the reflection of the plants above

2. Contrast:

-The darker plants in the reflection stand out more, rather than the coloured plants that isn’t that outstanding

3. Balance:

-The moss crosses (stays in image) throughout the whole image

4. Unity:

-Everything in the image is where it’s supposed to be (fits perfectly in image)

 

The elements of design:

1.Line:

-Curved/straight plants throughout whole image

2. Colour:

-All warm colours in image

3. Texture:

-Rough plants are grown and come out of the still water

4. Tone/Value:

- The dark shadows/spots in the moss

-Reflection in the water

 

Objective 4: Lighting

 

Type of lighting and why:

1.Soft:

-No hash shadows

-Looks 3D in some areas

 

2. Side:

-Some light is coming from sides of the plants and in water

-Makes it look more 3D

 

Objective 5: Post Production (ex. dust/spot removal, resize, contrast, white balance, sharpening, borders, etc.)

Corrections/adjustments made AND/OR techniques applied:

 

Corrections/Adjustments:

-Could adjust the colour of the plants and moss to bring it up looking more vibrant

-Brought in more blur to the plants closer in the image

 

Objective 6: Critique

Analyse your photograph for strengths and areas for improvement (consider elements and principles of design, lighting, exposure, overall feel, etc.)

 

 

Improvement:

-The darkness of the shadows in the water= make it look darker

- Brighten the green parts (moss)

 

Done