Design+Principles


 * Design Principles**

**By Lenna**
**Depth -** Draws the viewer into the photograph. The picture has an eerie yet mysterious feel about it.It makes you want to follow the passage further down. The picture has a good balance of light and dark as well as being almost symmetrical. The lighting contrast is very interesting because it creates rings of light and dark down the tunnel. The texture of the concrete walls stands out because of the black and white. It gives the overall image a sharper look. Most of the photo is completely in focus thus creating very little background space.This photograph is clearly leading the way to something but nobody knows what. **Colour Space** - Lets one stand out from the others. This photograph gives the viewer a sense of standing out and independence. The picture is very well balances with the plain black and then the pop of colour. The lighting seems almost natural without being forced. The texture is a big stand out in this photo. The wood of the pencils catches the eye of the viewer. The photographer used a very narrow depth of field because the edges are blurred slightly. The tip of the blue pencil is perfectly in focus creating the effect of a plain background. This photograph represents originality and individuality. **Dynamic 'S' Arrangement** - Draws the eye around the curve of the image. The image gives a sense of speed and the contrast between the light and the dark draws the eye in. The photograph has a great balance with the 'S' curve in the middle of the frame. The lighting is dark except for the lights of the train. The only texture shown in the image is the long slightly wavy lines of light from the train. The focus and the background of the photo are very simple. The photograph shows the night train speeding along the track through the dark. **Balance** - Gives the image two or more equal parts. This photograph portrays a sense of serenity and peace. The image is well balanced with the sky reflected back on the water. The horizon acts as a dividing line.The lighting of the sunset is brilliant and colourful. The wispy texture of the clouds stands out against the blue sky. The use of basic focus and simplicity really works to capture the light in this image. This photograph displays the reflection of a glorious sunset. **Element Relationship** - The interaction between multiple subjects. This image gives a sense on companionship and friendship. The photo is well balanced with the subjects positioned slightly off to the side. The light looks natural and streams onto the subjects from the foreground. The texture of the animals fur gives the image a warm fuzzy feeling. A narrow depth of field is used to enunciate the subjects. the background is plain and blurry helping the subjects to stand out. The photo portrays two friends showing affection to one another. **Direction** - Draws the viewer towards a point outside the frame or in the far horizon. The photograph gives a sense of open space and freedom. The image is well balanced with the clouds, sky and snow all working together. The bright sun reflects off the snow and gives the whole image a sunny look. The texture of the snow and the clouds provides a great texture in the photo. The picture has basic focus and a simple background. The image shows the foot prints of human and animal crossing paths in the snow. **Diagonal Lines** - Gives direction and interesting perspective. This image makes the viewer want to follow the bridge to see where it leads.This image is well balanced with the bridge crossing through the middle of the photograph. The sun beams slanting down are creating edgy diagonal shadows. The texture of the water provides a murky shadow of the bridge. The image is in focus and the background of the sky is simple. This photograph shows the long and winding bridge which leads to a new and exciting destination. 35/35