Design+Principles

=Max - Design Principles=

Depth
-Creates the feeling of being immersed in/inside of the photograph -Causes wonder and curiosity to view what lies beyond what you can see A) This picture makes me feel gloomy, it has a genuinely eerie feel with the monochrome sepia tone happening. The fog and rugged fence greatly adds to the atmosphere aswell. B) The picture is balanced because there is a good amount of contrast between the ground/trees/fog. Also, the fence runs along the whole bottom of the photo and there are approximately the same amount of trees and birds on each side, if you split it vertically in two. C) The lighting is natural and seems to be coming from the sky. D) There is a bit of texture in the picture, the rough sort of feeling of the wood and wire on the fence, but also the soft, smooth feathers of the birds. E) The focus is mostly in the foreground on the birds and the fence. The focus fades a bit the farther back into the picture you get, as the trees seem to become less clear. This is much due to the fog. F) I think this is an excellent background of choice, The mist amongst the trees creates a dark and spooky ambience, and the dead branches and grass help a lot as well. G) It is about darkness, wonder, fascination, and possibly isolation and solitude due to the fence, creating a feeling of being caged in.

Diagonals
-Create points of interest in the photograph -Causes eye to follow line through/to different areas of the picture -Creates a certain sense of perception -Adds general interest/attraction to the photo. A) This picture makes me feel victorious and hopeful. The light breaking through behind the veil of boughs and trees creates a sense that you have been possibly stuck/trapped in darkness and the light gives a feeling of relief and hope of better things. B) The picture is well balanced, because there is an excellent contrast between light and dark space. also the greens, oranges and yellows in the picture look great together. C) The light is natural, coming from the sun but being blocked by the tree, and the light left is just rays on either side of the tree. It creates a very interesting effect. D) There is a bit of texture in this picture, the trees are rough and the needles of the trees are smooth but pointy. E) The focus of the photo is the 2 trees in the middle-right of the picture. They are the focal point because the majority of the picture is brightened by the sun, yet these are un-illuminated. F) The background is mostly other trees, but because they are behind the sun's rays, they are less in focus. G) The photo is about hope, contrast between light and dark, glory, joy and relief.

Lines
-Creates a path for the eye to follow -Can divide and accent parts of the photograph -Adds general interest and can also add to atmosphere of the photo A) This photo almost makes me feel imprisoned, with the constant lines like jail bars on either side, it also has a sort of curiosity effect, making you want to follow those bridge supports all the way over the top and back down. B) This picture is very well balanced, with equal amounts of objects on either side of the photo. The brick part of the bridge is placed dead centre with either side showing equal amount of sky. C) The light is completely natural, coming from the sky through the clouds. D) There is lots of "rough" texture in this photograph, coming mostly from the brick and the wire supports. E) The focus of this photo is the two main supports leading up towards the top of the bridge. The first thing you look at when you see this picture is those 2 supports and how they lead up and out of the picture. F) The background of this picture is mostly the brick part of the bridge, but the sky and street lamps also play a part in the background. G) The photo is about entrapment, yet a glimmer of hope caused by the strip of brick in the middle and how possibly you could overcome the imprisonment if you could climb over the brick.

Framing
-Uses scenery to create focal point in picture -Adds depth to photo -Adds general interest to image A) This photo makes me feel like i've been taken back hundreds of years. I feel as if i'm a scout in a fort, just waiting for hostile troops to march over the mountain. B) The picture is balanced because there is approximately equal parts of mountain to grass, and a smaller portion of sky. This creates an almost layering effect that creates much interest. The picture is also balanced because the colours in the photo work very well with each other. C) The lighting is natural, and comes from the sky, sometimes through the clouds. The lighting accents the grass and mountain well, as well as the contrast between the darker and lighter portions of wood. D) There is much use of texture in this photo. There is a lot of "rough" texture with the wood and the mountain. There is also a smooth, sleeker texture due to the grass and almost a fluffy texture with the clouds in the sky. E) The focus of the photo is the area inside the frame. The grass leading up to the mountains, and progressing into the sky. F) The background of the photo is the wood logs and frame; the olden look creates a feeling of being put back in time. G) This photo is about simplicity, yet much beauty as well with such a nice landscape and complimenting colours. It also could be about life hundreds of years ago, or life stationed at an outpost/fort.

Rule of Thirds
-Creates general interest -More visually appealing than simply centring the focal point -Sometimes creates sense of energy/movement A) This picture makes me feel somewhat isolated. This is mostly due to the single house and simple, yet huge, surrounding landscape. B) This photo is balanced because there are very good ratios of dark to light elements. The balance of grey to white to black is almost equal. C) The light is natural, coming from the what seems to be the left of the picture, as all shadows in this photo are pointing right. D) There is use of texture in this picture with the rough gravel, and also the smoother textures of the plants. E) The focus is the building in the top left, clearly demonstrating the rule of thirds, with virtually nothing else around it. F) The background in this picture is created by shrubs, bushes and plants. The gravel and fence play a large role in the background, too. G) This photo is about living on your own, and how loneliness and solitude could affect you while you're isolated from everything else. The black and white greatly helps with the mood of this picture.

**Close Up** -Makes a very simple statement -Adds more interest than just taking a picture of the object farther away A) This picture makes me feel refreshed, as if its a hot summer day and i've just came in to cool off with a cold drink. B) The photo is balanced because the cup is dead centre and curves evenly on both sides. Also, there is water in the bottom half of the picture and none in the top, which creates an artificial horizon. C) The light seems to be natural, possibly coming from a window close to the cup of water. D) There is much use of texture in this photo with the cup being somewhat bumpy yet smooth, as well as the completely smooth straw and slightly less smooth lemon. E) The focus of this picture is the lemon, as it is the only thing with a bright/prominent colour in the picture. It almost seems to pop out at you. F) The background consists of the cup and straw. It is a very simple background that has little colour, allowing the focal point of the image to pop out more. G) This photo is about simplicity, and warm, leisurely summer days.

Triangles
-Adds interest to the photo -Simple yet adds much intrigue A) This picture makes me feel a strong sense of wonder, with so many triangles, the neon purple lights, and the swirling wall. It almost looks out of this world. B) This picture is balanced because there is almost equal portions of all colours; it looks very appealing. C) The lighting in this photo is coming purely from the oval window filled with triangles. The light in the picture is natural. D) There is some use of texture in this photo. The walls appear to be smooth and the black portions appear to be unscathed, perfectly sleek. E) The focus of this photo is the black M shaped structure. This is because it is the only dark thing in the photo and creates 3 triangles with its shape. F) The background consists of the oval window filled with triangles and the orange and white swirling wall. G) This photo is about simplicity, contrast between light and dark, and fascination and wonder.