Thursday, August 28, 2014

Responce to the Compositional Rules within the Pictures

The first image has a pattern formed by the lines made with the dancers' crossed arms. The lack of color (black and white) brings out the focal point of the crossed arms, as well as the viewpoint cutting out the dancers' faces.

The second image contains quite a lot of open space, as well as a blurred or smoothed background. The horse and rider seem to be the only objects within the picture that are still in focus, which catches the viewer's eye.

The third image contains a dramatic viewpoint of two zebras who appear to have overlapping heads facing one another. The pattern of their hide, as well as the texture, really help grasp the viewer's eye. The zebras almost completely fill the frame, but it took me a few glances to realize there is a small bluebird in the background.

The fourth image contains many curving lines of symmetry, as well as vivid colors and texture throughout the fabric. There appears to be a sense of balance with the placement of the ball and the two kids. The viewpoint comes from above, which goes well with the image of the young children playing and possibly a parent taking the picture from a higher perspective.

The fifth image contains a pattern of lines leading the viewer's eyes down the train track on what seems to be a bridge. The background is cut off just enough so the viewer can grasp that the train track leads around a hilly or mountainous area, and the color of the red side rails are prominent against the fall shades in the trees.

The sixth image displays a somewhat close and straight on viewpoint of three pears. The odd number refers to the compositional rule of odds, where the viewer's eye travels naturally to the central image. The background's dull colors and open space really allows the yellow and natural textures of the pairs to pop. The orientation of the unevenly placed fruit and their different stems catch the viewer's eye, as well.

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