Design+Principles

=Design Principles =

Depth
-The differences i﻿n focus between focal planes of a photo -Brings attention to subject and is often used in portrait photography



This picture makes us feel the delicacy, beauty, and juxtaposition of the simplicity and intricacy found in the unnoticed world. The open space of the background is framed by the plant, and creates a negative to positive balance between that and the caterpillar. The subject is positioned according to the rule of thirds and the lighting creates a dynamic feel to the photo. The source of light is coming from the top right corner of the photo, illuminating only half of the main subject, giving it a sense of mystery. The wrinkly texture of the caterpillar contrasts the smooth, nutritious leaf. The focus is definitely on the gentle being that is the caterpillar. The background is intriguing, yet subdued, and adds focus to the hungry caterpillar. This photo is about the exquisite balance of life and the intertwining of lives.

Balance
-Provides a pleasing ratio between two opposing forces, and can create stories or personality -Ensures the photograph isn't too cluttered, pleases the eye in ways that a cluttered photograph could not achieve



d'awwwwww he's so pretty <3

This photo makes us recognize the power, grace, and majesty of the great beast that is the Lion. The lion's proud eyes are positioned according to the rule of thirds and his resting form frames the dark open space and his wide and plentiful kingdom. The lighting illuminates only the lion and as he stares off into the distance, he is defiant. It is from the top down and shows his proud perch as he maintains a vigilant watch. His mane is rich and thick in texture, like a delicious cashmere sweater and creates a feeling of warmth and luxury. The focus of the photo is upon the cranial regions of the beast, and especially upon his defined jawbone. The background is very obscure, highlighting the prowess of the lion even more.

S Curves
-leads eye around the photograph -it's really kinda funky. -creates movement

I feel mesmerized by its loops, and the way it guides my eye into its depths. It is curvaceous and pleasing. The picture is balanced so that the negative, diminishing space in the middle of the photo swallows you and engulfs you into a deep and sensual bliss. The lighting is soft and calming; coming from multiple sources.The texture shows especially on the outer rims of the railing. The carvings bring out emotion and atmosphere of the setting. The focus of the photo is the distant aperture of the spiral staircase.This picture is kind of special. LIKE THE QUEBECOIS. and uses its focus as the background, and also as a frame for the whole picture. The photo is about the beautiful architecture and the decreasing socio-economic conditions of the world today.

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Triangles <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">-use of triangular figures to lead the eye around the photo <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">- <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Triangles are solid and aid in the structure of the photo

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;"> This photo makes me feel awed and conquered by the mighty empire which conceived this monolith. The photo is balanced between the structure and the sky, with the steeple off to the right in accordance with the rule of thirds. The lighting is natural and comes from the right of the shot. The texture is interestingly spiky and dangerously beautiful, like a female secret agent. The spikes of the building are the focus of this photo, and the background the sky. The photo is about the tremendous amounts of awesome that ancient empires commanded.

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Framing <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;"> -creates space around subject <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;"> -makes sure eye isn't drawn to other distractions

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;"> This picture makes me feel the innocence and purity of childhood. His piercing eyes gaze out from the photo into the world from which he's not yet a part of. Though the child's eyes are placed in the centre of the shot, the lines created by his hair, and then by the wooden slats he's peering through give it a sort of off-balance effect. The lighting seems to be natural, and hails from the upper left corner, effectively brightening out the background. The texture of the strands of hair contrasts with the wood, and brings out the colour and delight in his eyes. The focus again is on the windows of his delicate soul, which seem to penetrate to no end. As stated, the background is a blur of light, and obscures the boy's setting in the world. The photo is about the curiosity of childhood, and the intenseness by which a child views the world.

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Colour Space <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">-vivid colours are naturally aesthetically pleasing to the eye <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">-creates balance and interest <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">-colours are prettyful <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">The photo makes me feel heightened and brings my soul up with the wisps of colour. The colours are arranged in smoky wisps, a banner of heart and soul resplendent across the blank canvas of the mind. The lighting comes from all directions, all knowing and all seeing. The feathery wisps of smoky delight traverse upwards and invades our limbic system. The texture seems to lift off the page and permeate into our psyche. The mixing and blending of the colours is obviously a metaphor for the dangerous globalization that today is destroying natural greenspace. The focus of the photo is towards the uplifting and reaching of the technicoloured plumes, and is brought out by the simplicity of the background. This photo is documenting the wispy smoky crests of the underwater birds of paradise which have most certainly been cropped from this photo. (but really, it's just really pretty.)

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Element Relationship <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">-tells a story beyond what the eye sees <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">-Relationship between two or more elements of a photo <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">-Makes a photo greater than the sum of its parts <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">This artistic creation makes us feel glorified in the revelry of childhood fear of cooties. Though they are embracing dearly, it is as if their parents were attempting to preserve a potentially genuine moment. The balance of the picture is achieved through a portrait-style focus with a shallow depth of field. The lighting is from the camera and may be an external light source, such as The Sun. It washes the whole black and white photo with light, with not one direct target. There is not much distinct texture, but the silkiness of the girl's arms contrasts against the little boy's crisp white shirt. The flower also stand out as an object of contrasting texture. The focus is the girl's eyes, placed directly in the centre of the shot, pleading out in desperation. The background is a haze of indeterminate setting. The photo is about the lies we tell to please those in our family.