Journal Entry 2

Texture: Something in the image or subject that has an implied, real, or abstract of feel or touch.

Texture Example: I think this is a great example of texture. I think that the color contrast or value in the bricks and different walls, along with the sky and street add a lot to this photo. I think the clouds that only show a little bit in the photo have a lot of texture, but I think the main texture in this photo are the bricks that are right in the front. Because of the leading lines they add texture to the photo by splitting up the bricks and adding pattern.

Texture Example: The patterns, colors and volume of the henna in this photo really add texture to this photo. I think the shapes in this photo give a lot of interest to this photo, it makes the photo more exciting to look at. I think the different colored dots especially stick out, like they have extra volume. I think overall the texture is real texture, its not implied, you could slide your hands across the other persons hands and actually feel the pattern.

My Texture Example: I think the design on this starfish is really exquisite. Each line has several individual dots that are very extinguished and add a lot of texture to the starfish. I also think that the shininess of the starfish shows that its quite wet. The swirls and different levels of the starfish and even different values, again, give texture to it. 

Color: Different hues or values of different wavelengths of sunlight.

Color Example: The first thing I want to point out is that there is a lot of implied line in this, and a lot of repetition. But I like that with the child looking back there is a bit of interruption in it, making him the focal point. I think the colors in this are really bright and brilliant and since its a large crowd, it seems like it could be at a festival or event. Each vale has its own special design, which adds to the brightness of the colors and photos.

Color Example: I think that the stripes on the socks really help to adding a pop of color. The socks are definitely the same, but both the shoes and skirts are not, which I think help to add contrast and pop to the colors The intensity of the orange of the skirts make the right one seem to pop a little more than the left one. I think that the white circles really pop out on the skirt. 

My Color Example: In this photo since there are so many vertical lines, I think that there is quite a lot of repetition and pattern, but since the colors are random the pattern seems to be more disoriented. However, I don't really think any color really pops, or that there is a strong focal point. I think that there seems to only be one type of orange or blue or green, there are not many different saturations.

Balance: Keeping both sides of the image equal, so that one is not heavier or lighter than the other. 

Balance Example: I love the lines from the lightning in this photo. They spread out and I think that they balance out well on each side too. Since the lightning is more on one side than the other, I think that the slight amount of tree and the sun on the left side helps to make the image less asymmetrical. However, I think looking at the photo up and down, it looks more asymmetrical. The lightness only seems to be a sliver of the image, whereas the darkness and violent red seem to absorb the photo.

Balance Example: I thought that this was a really great photo for balance, obviously because the bird is balancing because its comical. I also think this is a very asymmetrical photo. The dark line in the background and the bird's wing definitely make the right side of the image much heavier. I think that the birds beak and the dark line definitely are the pop of color in this photo.

My Balance Example: I really like this photo because I think the blue is very vibrant against the darker half of the photo. I also think that the clouds are almost like a sea or flood taking over the mountains. Though I think that the mountain on the left side could even out the photo, I don't think it quite does because the clouds cover the background too. However I think that since the right side at the bottom is darker than the left side, they help to even each other out with value.

Variety: A multitude of diversion or disunity in an image.

Variety Example: The fact that there are a delicious amount of doughnuts in this photo is a great example of variety. There are sprinkles and different designs with zig zags, there are also different highlights in the photo. The light shines on certain parts more than others. The glaze in the middle row is especially bright and pops out because the light makes a ring around it. I think that since there are so many different colors and saturations it helps with the variety. 

Variety Example: I think that for this photo it is unified because they are each similar in shape and the chains are all the same color, but each one is a different color. Plus proportion wise, it helps to make the swings look dissimilar. The red definitely looks bigger. Looking at the blue swing it looks lopsided making it unique from the others. In this case, there is definitely a good amount of variety here.  

My Variety Example: I think this is a really great example of variety and disunity. There is a deflated bright red balloon in a grim and grey cemetary that sticks out like a sore thumb. I think the bright red and even the white string really pop against the dying green grass, brown leaves and grey cement tombs. I don't think that the balloon really fits in there because balloons are more symbols of happiness, whereas a cemetery is clearly the opposite. 

Repetition: A pattern that is used multiple times.

Repetition Example: The contrast on each one of these sculptures is really great against the dark blue sky and the poles silhouetted against the orange. Each one of the lines goes vertical and helps to create a repetitive pattern, also the fish, though they are turned in different ways, the fact that they are all shaped the same makes another repetitive pattern. And finally the net of wires, with diagonal and intersecting lines, also silhouetted make a final repetitive pattern.  

Repetition Example: Though none of these locks are the same, there is still a repetitive pattern with the 'U' shapes hanging over the gate. The gate also helps to make repetition since each part makes an oval eye shape and also each is connected with a rectangle clasp. I think that the vibrant red really stands out, but so does the aqua blue in left corner, along with the names.

My Repetition Example: The real repetition in this photo is on the right side of the photo. The box shape of the tunnels and even the stone work on and above the walls helps to create a very repetitive pattern, which continue near to the end of the photo. I also think that the lights that pop out help a cause of a repetitive pattern. It's a pattern of light.

Rhythm: A sense of movement in the image.

Rhythm Example: The horizontal lines of the stairs really work in the favor of rhythm. It almost looks like the stars are moving themselves in an illusionary way. It looks quite obvious that the woman is moving down the stairs, clearly since her feet are on different levels, but also because her face is slightly blurred, making it seem that she is moving quickly. 

Rhythm Example: This woman's dress has so much flow to it. It has a lot of geometric shape. Since it's up in the air creating wonderful shapes, it definitely looks like its moving gracefully in the wind rhythmically. I also really love that the woman is putting her hand up as if praising or singing. She is lifting her arm up slowly creating more motion in the photo. And finally the waves crashing up on the beach help to make movement. Since they have so much texture and the white waves, it shows that they are moving as well.

My Rhythm Example: I think that this scene is very chaotic looking, like a harsh wind.  I took this photo during a blizzard, so I know that it really was during a harsh wind storm. The lines from the snow going forward above the focal point make it look like its rushing over and forward. It gives a lot of motion to the photo. Though the trees don't look like they're moving, I think because of the quick and chaotic lines, they look like they're moving just as harshly. 

Harmony: Unity in the image, creating a pleasant feel to the image. 

Harmony Example: Starting with the sky and it's reflection, I think that is one of the first unifying things about this photo. I really think the sky is quite brilliant in this photo, and the ground reflects it and the silhouette of the people. The bottom of the photo completely reflects the top part reflecting it all. The saturation of this photo is definitely blue. Also the people doing different yoga poses, standing on one leg, and holding hands helps to unify them, creating an entire sense of harmony.  

Harmony Example: In this photo there is a lot of grey, but what I think unifies and creates a sense of harmony for this photo are the different reds popping up in the photo. The woman's shoes, the child's socks, the Taps sign and finally the flaming bright red curtain. Each one of the reds creates an implied line, starting with the woman's feet and arching over to the curtain.

My Harmony Example: In this photo, it definitely has an asymmetrical balance. The shore in the front and the land in the back help to unify or make the image very similar. It also creates a sort of boundary on the water. Also the trellis could be split right down the middle helping to unify. 

Proportion: Realistic or unrealistic sizes in an image.

Proportion Example: I think this is a very comical image. The dog is hilariously larger than everything around him. The gate, the stones, the cat and the house. Its all very unrealistically proportioned. I think space comes into play here a lot. The size of the dog takes up a good portion of the image making him seem huge and needing more space, and making it seem like everything is much smaller and need less space.

Proportion Example: I think this is a really great photo for proportion since the wheel is so much closer to the camera than the buildings are, it looks five times as big as they are. The purple and blue lights also emphasize the size of the ferris wheel, making it seem to expand. Also the axis or needle of the two lines mounting the ferris wheel, since they are also lit up help to make the size of the ferris wheel bigger.

My Proportion Example: I love this example of proportion because it just barely shows how small one person, one tree is to mountains and the rest of the world for that matter. I also love that the wind looks very intense in this photo making it look like anything could be blown over. It makes everything and everyone seem so small and like a pin top in the world.

Journal Entry 1

Subject: The main focus of an image such as a person, animal or idea.

Subject Example: I think this is a great example of subject. What drew my eye first to this photo was the smiling dog. His pink tongue really contrasts with his black nose and the blue and white sky. Also I think the shape of the dog stands out from the rest of the photo since its in the closest of the foreground. I think the message that the artist is trying to convey is simply happiness comes in different packages, even if its just spending time with a dog on a beach.

Subject Example: This is a great example of subject. I think that the lines from the trees pull the eye straight to the house. Also I think value and contrast are a big part of this photo. The sky is dark and the ground is more of a lighter color, the house meets right at the middle so it draws the eye right to it. I think that what the photographers content could be is that the desert is a dried up abandoned place, but it also has a certain beauty. 

My Subject Example: I think that there are many subjects in this photo, but what I was really aiming for was to make the kid sitting next to the pole be the main subject. I think that since the "No Parking" sign is bright and white, and so is the kid's shirt, it draws the eye first to that corner of the photo, then the rest of the photo. Also the lines from the cement are like a grid that he's sitting in the middle of. The content I was trying to bring to this photo is that everyone has a story, even if it looks like they're alone, they still have a life's story. 

Form: An image with a three dimensional geometric shape.

Form Example: I think this is a great photo for form. I really love the lines in this photo, they curve and almost make the photo soothing, almost like a wave. The photo also has contrast the red and orange on the flower, and then also the red, orange and black. The photo was obviously taken very close up and I think that really captures how the flower's figure is wave-like.

Form Example: When I first saw this photo, I wasn't exactly sure what it was. At first I thought it was styrofoam sculptures on the beach, and then I looked closer and saw that it was a wave splashing up on the beach. I think one of the things in this that really sticks out is the shape of the splashes. Some of them look like y's or hooks or something like goo stretched across the sand. Also the thickness of the lines should be looked at too. Each one is a bit thicker, but none are the exact same width. I think this is a great photo for form because it captures the curves and formations closeup of a wave.

My Form Example: In this photo I tried to show the form of an almost opened flower. The lines of the petals are all about the same width and length. They curve into the middle, and then the outer petals wing up. Also the part of the flower inside make little raindrop shapes. 

Content: The idea or message behind an image.

Content Example: This is really a very dramatic and deep photo for content. One thing that really stands out is the colors of the flag that really pop against the muted colored background. The vibrant red really sticks out. I think though, looking at all the chaos going on in the photo, the photographer really wanted to show the anger and violence that is going on. 

Content Example: This painting is really mysterious and a bit creepy. I feel that since the background is completely dark it adds to the feeling of death. When looking at just the man's face he looks like he's looking onward and forward almost like he's looking for someone. The skeleton behind him signifies death, but it looks like its hiding a little bit behind him but also holding onto his shoulder or tapping on it. The skeleton is also smiling, it seems like he's being cunning. He's also holding what looks like a fiddle or a violin. I think that the message of the artist is that death is always playing in peoples lives, no matter how far we look forward, its hiding, cunning and taking away things without a thought.

My Content Example: I think this a really great example of content. I took this in Traverse City at an event where groups of people would join in singing 73 hours straight of "This Land is Your Land". I think first and foremost the man really sticks out well from the darker background. His bright tie die shirt helps in that. I found this man very interesting because I watched him play guitar, drums and sing along enthusiastically, but on his left hand, he had no fingers. The message that I was really trying to show in this, even though its a cheesy one, is that no one can hold you back except yourself. 

Line: A moving point or mark

Line Example: I really loved this photo. A person shattering a bubble, while the bubble is only half popped. I like that in the upper corner there is a highlight and even a sun glow bouncing off the bubble, also there is a faint orange figure that looks like a hand. The lines in this are really interesting as they all look like they're rushing back or away from the finger. Theres a few near the finger, but gradually a lot more farther away from the finger.

Line Example: This is a really great image for lines. Obviously they're more shapes like circles and diamonds. But theres also the ceiling which curves into a half circle, and the straight pillars. All of the lines force the eyes to the end of the tunnel.

My Line Example: The first thing I like in this photo are the puffy clouds that are reflected in the water, they give a nice calming shape to the water. I also really like the texture of the ripples bumping along. There are so many lines in this photo it's hard to count. The first one I'd like to point out is the indicated one of the posts on the dock, I think they make a nice strong border to the photo. Next there is the actual dock, starting at the front of the photo and pushing all the way back, it makes a nice straight line with an angle in the middle. There's also the rope that's dropping down to the boat, and the boat's benches. Finally in the back of the photo is the bridge, it has a few straight lines and a big curved one. 

Shape: Something that stands out because of a boundary or value difference to its surroundings.

Shape Example: This is a great example of shape. The value in the photo really highlight down the middle, whereas the outer corners are a lot darker. The ripples, wavering water and bubbles show that the water is moving a lot. Each of the ripples form a boundary that make many circles.

Shape Example: I thought this was a cool photo for shape. The contrast between the orange glow of the sun and sky and the darkness of the ship and water were really neat. There are also lines in the sails of the boat which make boundaries. There are multiple triangles in the middle and last sail. Yet those two sails could also be trapezoids. The sliver of the sun is also a half circle which stands out against the rest of the sky from the light.

My Shape Example: Though this photo isn't exactly the prettiest to look at, I am still convinced it's a great photo with tons of shapes in it. I really like the contrast of each item in this photo. The crab head sticks out against the cement easily, it has a nice border and even its antennas are contrasted to the cement. Next the wasp pops out really well against the crab, since the crab is a drab sort of coloring and the wasp is a vibrant black and yellow. The shapes that really stick out to me in this photo are the ones arrayed down the wasps back. Each part starts with a line and then has a little blip and a triangle or mountainous figure. It's really quite interesting to stare at. Even the black around the wasps eye is fascinating, the shape is like an upside down bean.

Value: The contrast of lightness and darkness in an image.

Value Example: This is a great photo for value. The mountain's white and grey really contrast with the dark hills in front. Also the lake, which looks almost like silver stands out against the hills and acts as a highlight. The mountain which has a few deep hills or valleys create lines and shadows. 

Value Example: I think this is a great photo example for value. This picture is definitely a silhouette. The background is really well lit and the waves of the ocean create lines which really add to the photo. Also the rock that the people are standing on creates a contrast to the background. I really like that its easy to see what the people are doing. The woman is taking a photo and holding a purse, the man is on his phone.

My Value Example: I really love this photo for value. The designs and shapes of the clouds are breathtaking, it's like diving into a Dr. Seuss book. I also love the blue sky peaking out of the white clouds, and even the sun shining just below the clouds. I love the highlight of the sun on the water, it gives the whole photo a nice glow and emphasis point. I think the land  and dark water are really great contrasts against the bright sky and white clouds.