Design+Principals

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Dynamic "S" Arrangement
The dynamic "S" arrangement has a natural curve in the picture that causes the viewer's eyes to travel along the picture. This photograph has a tranquil feel to it. The picture is equally balanced by the trees on either side of the path. The light is natural and is coming from the sun. The texture is in the bark of the trees and the path itself. The focus of the photo is the path. The background is a little cluttered, because it's a forest, but the similarity in colours makes it a bit more simple. The photo is about a forest and a path. (?)

Diagonals
Diagonal lines in photography allow the viewer's eyes to follow the diagonal lines to the subject of the photo or out of the frame.

This photograph has a really simple feel to it, although it also brings a sense of happiness to it. The photo is balanced by the lines throughout the whole picture, and the position of the people. The light is more than likely natural and coming from the sun. The texture is in the road and the people's clothing. The focus of the photograph is the people. The background is simple, being only white and gray. The photo might be about a happy relationship, or even possibly loneliness.

Depth
Depth enhances a photo, making it more appealing to look at.

This photograph has a feeling of haste, or panic. The photo is balanced by the simple background. The light is natural, coming from behind the photographer. You can clearly see the texture in the pavement and on the clock. The focus of the photo is the clock. The background is simple, but the person running away changes the feel of the picture. This picture might be about someone being late for something, heartbreak, or fear.

Framing
Is naturally occurring framing, and draws further attention to the subject.

This photo has a feeling of adventure or danger. The photo is balanced by either side of the frame. The light is natural, coming in from the photographer's right. The texture is obvious in the framing of the photo, on the bricks. The focus of the photo is either the bird, or the ruins. The background is simple, being the sky. The picture may simply be about ancient ruins.

Triangles
Triangles cause the viewer's eyes to travel along the photo.

This photo has a feeling of loneliness or despair. The black-and-white colouring of the photo as well as the nearly perfect triangular walls balance the photo. The light appears to come from above the photographer. You can clearly see the texture in the stone walls and stairs, especially where pieces have broken off. The focus of the photo is the person sitting on the steps. The background is simple, being all gray off tones. The photographer seems to be trying to display some sort of message with the photo, although it's difficult to guess what it is.

Element Relationship
Element relationship brings two subjects of a photograph together, making them one subject. This is often achieved by having the two subjects close together or touching.

This photo holds an element of joy. The photo is balanced by the simplicity of it, and quite possibly by the hills. The light seems to be coming in from behind the photographer. There's obvious texture in the grass and the woman's dress. The focus of the photo is the couple. The background is very simple, almost unnaturally so, being only a sky and a field. The photo is clearly about marriage and happy endings.

Simple and Single Point
Simple and single point photography causes the viewer to look more closely at something they likely wouldn't take a second look at. As well, it brings an artistic feel to an otherwise overlooked object or subject.

This picture has a feel of simplicity. The photo is balanced by the similar, contrasting colours. It is difficult to tell where the light is coming from, but it's likely non-artifical. You can see the texture on the swirl, created by the iron or metal. The focus of the photo is the swirl. The background is pretty much the same colour as the swirl, making it simple. The photo is likely about admiring the smaller things in life.