Design+Principles

=Design Principles - Natalie=

Element Relationship

 * When elements interact producing a harmonious result
 * Placement of objects in relation to one another
 * Creating the impression that the elements are interacting
 * This photo gives a playful and comforting feeling
 * The elements, being the zebras, are interacting in a way that makes them appear at first glance to be part of one being. It takes our minds a second to distinguish each animal from each other. The complexity of the zebras is balanced by the relatively simple background
 * The lighting isn't the main focus of the picture but is probably coming from above the animals judging from their shadows
 * There is a huge contrast between the striped texture of the zebras and the plain, dusty texture of the background
 * The focus of the photo is where the heads of the zebras come together
 * The background is a plain, dusty road which serves almost as negative space to balance the complexity of the zebras
 * The photo is about the interaction of the zebras

Depth

 * Draws you into the photo
 * Leaves you wondering what is beyond the trees
 * The line of trees going into the distance as well as the haze as they get further out creates depth and draws the eye into the picture
 * The lighting appears to be coming from the left of the picture
 * The texture is fairly consistent throughout the photo, as the snow and sky appear to be the same texture
 * The focus of the photo is where the trees end
 * The background of the photo is the sky and the haze concentrated at the horizon
 * This photo is about the mystery of what may lie beyond the trees

Dynamic "S" Arrangement

 * Creates a path for the eye to follow through a picture
 * This picture makes you feel somewhat insignificant compared to the awe-inspiring vast expanse of the landscape shown
 * The dynamic "s" arrangement of this photo contributes to a sense of drama and creates a contrast between the S shape in the sky and the linear patterns of the ground
 * The lighting appears to be coming from the left side of the photo where the patch of blue sky can be seen
 * The smooth, consistent texture of the clouds is contrasted with the rough, inconsistent texture of the ground
 * I would say the focus of the photo is where the road and the clouds converge as the important lines in the photo are leading to this spot
 * The background of the photo is the sky and the mountains
 * The photo illustrates the magnificence and natural beauty of the landscape

Diagonals

 * Lead eye in and out of the photo
 * Give direction and motion
 * This picture gives an almost eerie feeling
 * The repeated diagonals of the trees along with the winding of the path into the distance create a feeling of depth and balance and draw the viewer into the photo
 * The lighting is natural lighting that looks as though it's coming mainly from the end of the path but is also streaming through the trees
 * Although the texture of the photo isn't the main focus, the washed out feel created by the light adds to the dramatic feel
 * The focus of the photo is the end of the path in the mid left side of the photo
 * The background of the photo are the trees in the distance, but beyond the trees is a plain white background. This negative space nicely balances the complexity of the trees.
 * The photo is about the trees and the person going off into the distance

Triangles

 * Important elements are framed in a triangle
 * Keeps the viewer exploring new elements in the photo
 * This picture, like many of the other pictures, inspires a feeling of awe for the incredible landscape shown
 * The triangles balance this picture and create many points of interest for the viewer to look at; there is the triangle of the mountain, the two triangles that the shape of the background make with the mountain and the horizon line, and the triangular shape of the clouds and sky in the right side of the photo
 * By the shapes and direction of the shadows on the mountains, the lighting appears to be coming from the right side of the photo
 * The use of texture in this photo creates dynamic contrast; the texture of the mountain, which is rough and spiky, creates a clear contrast with the smooth, flowing sky
 * The focus of the photo is the top of the mountain, as this is where the person stands and where all of the triangles in the photo converge
 * The background is the blue mountains that can be seen behind the white mountain in the foreground
 * The photo is about the person who has made it to the top of the mountain

**__Balance__**

 * Where a photo has a balance between positive and negative space as well as balanced colours and geometry
 * The photo looks pleasing to the viewer; we are not left feeling like there is something missing
 * This picture gives a feeling of awe and admiration for the lion
 * The composition of the photo is one of the main contributors to the balance of the photo; the contrast between the lion on the left and the dark negative space on the right creates balance
 * The lighting of the photo creates a feeling of intensity; it is coming from somewhere in front of the lion and creates dynamic shadow shapes on the lion's face
 * The texture of the lion is apparent in the photo and is enhanced by the choice of lighting and colour
 * The focus of the photo is clearly the lion, and more specifically the lion's eyes
 * The background of the photo is completely black, which focusses our attention more on the lion
 * The photo is about the power of the lion and its gaze

Framing

 * Frames the subject of the photo or the background of the photo
 * This picture makes you feel some apprehension for the ice climbers
 * The shape of the rock in the foreground creates a natural frame for the mountains in the background
 * The light is likely coming through the rocks
 * The rough texture of the rocks and mountains are contrasted with the smooth texture of the hanging ice
 * The focus of the photo is the mountains that can be seen through the rock
 * The background of the photo is the mountains that can be seen through the rock and the sky
 * The photo is about the ice climbers and the extreme places on earth