The use of color in this particular photo leads to the effect of the photo. Using analogous colors, blue and green, and darkening them, Skoglund created a gloomy effect. This is successful because it corresponds with the apparent chaos within the photo.
Shape is integrated in this photo using the same shape with vibrant colors to contrast the dark shades.The repetitive use of this shape, and a single different shape, makes this photo successful. Form is three dimensional, has height and width and depth
The main focus in this photo is the couple portrayed front and center. It is to be noticed that they are huddled tightly together, creating a larger area of positive space. Koudelka captured this positive space from a high angle in order to also capture the negative space, the background. The use and contrast of this positive and negative space makes this photo successful.
The proportion in this photo is the contrast in size between the main focal point of the picture and the background. The women are very small in this photo, while the trees are towering above them. Arbus' photo is successful because it portrays not only the contrast in size, but a bigger picture; man vs. nature.
Rhythm is used in this photo to emphasize city life. The buildings in the background look similar, with few distractions from the main focal point, the person running with their dog. What makes this successful is despite the many things occurring in the photo, The main focal point is still the person and their pet.
Many elements were integrated in this photo. For example, color is used to add vibrancy. Texture is used with the dog's fur. The use of these many elements makes for a successful photo.
Unity is used in this photo to portray the love between a mother and her child. The messy kitchen, the cluttered environment, and the raggedy clothing create almost a cozy feeling, which leads to unity. This essentially creates a successful photo.
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AuthorAngel Estrada, photography student in San Diego, California Archives
June 2017
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