Design+Principles

Triangles
Triangles help to give a pattern or path to follow and makes the viewer dwell on the photo longer.



This photo is balanced by the two orange flowers out of focus on either side of the white flower in the background.The lighting is very natural sunlight, lighting up the flowers nicely, and the contrast of the white makes it stand out from the orange in the background.The texture of this photo is the smooth, wet petals and the cold rain dripping off of them, as well as the soft pollen. The main focus is the single white flower in front of the two orange flowers. The background is very simple and makes the main focus stand out.

Direction
It gives a sense of motion, and makes you wonder what could be ahead or around the corner.



This picture makes me want to go to the beach. It is balanced by the colour contrast of the water and the sand. The natural lighting lights up the photo nicely, making the photo very bright and vibrant. The texture of the crumbly, untouched sand and the pressed in footprints contrasts with the rippling water and the person's smooth legs. The focus of the photo is the footprints and her legs, walking into the water. This picture might be about enjoying a nice day at the beach.

Depth
Depth can enhance the picture, making it much more appealing to look at.  This photo is balanced by the line of blue boats in the background, and the contrast between the colour of them and the chain. The lighting makes it look like a beautiful summer day at a harbour and helps light up the main focus of the picture, the chain. The rusty texture of the chain, uneven mossy ground and the dried grass gives it an old feeling. The main focus of the photo is the chains running along the cement what looks like into the water. The background of this picture helps to describe where the photo was taken and also helps with contrast and balance against the rusty chain.

Colour Contrast
The photo's colour contrast makes the main focus stand out and draws your eye to the picture.

This photo is balanced by the simple, almost colourless background. The lighting helps to make the colours on the flower really stand out. The texture of the dead-looking background makes the soft texture of the petals and almost spiky head of the flower look very alive. The main focus of the photo is the obvious yellow and orange flower positioned off to the right side. The dull background of the picture helps to make the vibrant flower stand out. This photo might be about being unique or standing out from everything else.

Dynamic "S"
Creates a path through the picture for your eyes to follow, making you look all over the photo.

The photo is balanced by the approximately the same amount of rocks on either side of the picture. The lighting is very natural and bright, making it look hot and dry. The texture of the rocks makes it look old and worn down. The main focus of the photo is the winding river in contrast to the light rocks and what seems to be a boat speeding through. The background makes it seem like there's an endless valley of rock and water going on and on. This picture makes me appreciate the greenery we have here and also makes me miss sailing.

Diagonals
Diagonal lines in photography can suggest depth or action, and can help the eye draw through the photo. For instance in this photo the diagonal line of the wings makes you look at the gull wing tip to wing tip.

The lighting in this photo highlights the bird and lights up the very blue sky nicely.

Framing
Framing the photo brings focus to the subject and makes it more aesthetically pleasing.