Photographic Formative 3 Colour Shape

This image catches the essence of shape and colour as it has a wide variety of colours and shapes. There are many different colours in this picture that work together; they do not "outshine" each other out. The colour in the squares and the colour on the vase match together, creating a nice harmonious balance. Within the three large squares, being shapes, there are many other shapes including small rectangles, squares, and quarter circles. These shapes match with each other between the three large squares in the center of the photo. There is a sense of abstract from the vague shapes, but there is also a sense of order as the three large squares surrounding the numerous shapes are equal and proportioned. The vase is trapezoidial in shape, with all the colours meshed together on it. There are no distinct shapes along the vase. This takes away the rigidness of the photo and adds a sense of fluidity. The colours are well balanced and match with each other, and the shapes all complement each other, making this photo a great example of the effectiveness of colour and shape.

Photo in Photo Formative 3

Blended Layers Formative Final

Added images to original blended picture in formative 2 with effects:

Blended Layers Formative 2

Original Pictures:

Blended Layers Formative 1

Photographic Formative 2 Texture

This photograph works well for texture as it displays different types of texture within it. Even though the textures are completely different, all of them work together to make the photograph look unique and good. In the left area of the photograph, the texture is smooth, silky-feeling, shiny, and hard. The reflections in the wood show that the wood itself is shiny and smooth. It may look rough, but if you look close, it is smooth and hard. On the right of the photograph, the carpet is soft and slightly rough. It does not have a smooth surface or feel like the wood, but it is not as hard; it is soft. There are a lot of bristles in the carpet that creates the idea of the carpet being soft and rough at the same time. The shininess and flatness of the wood make it appear smooth and soft. The textures of both of these objects as a result are completely different. They still work well together in this photograph, creating a nice balance.

Animation Experiment 1

Photographic Formative 1 Line

I chose this picture as it has many different examples of line in it. These examples also have many meanings associated with line. For example, the horizontal stone slabs of the waterfall create a feeling of calm and relaxation. There are horizontal lines among these stone slabs which give these mentioned characteristics of the waterfall. Even though the waterfall may seem calm, relaxing, and quiet, there are more lines in the picture that add different characteristics to the waterfall. The downward flowing of the water among the flat slabs of rock creates vertical and diagonal lines. This adds a sense of action and strength to the picture. The horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines in this picture intertwine, creating a harmonious mood and setting. This picture exemplifies the characteristics of line as there are many different types of line fitted together. In the end, all the lines work together to instill a feeling of calm, serendipity, and slight action in this waterfall. These are the reasons why this picture is a great example of a photograph that makes an effective exploration of line.

The 5 Key Questions

1. Who created this message?

2. What techniques are used to attract my attention?

3. How might different people understand this message differently from me?

4. What lifestyles, values, and points of view are represented in or omitted from this message?

5. Why was this message sent?