Design+Principles

=**Richard Culham** =

__Depth__


 * gives dimension to the photo
 * sense of mystery beyond what you can see
 * invites the viewer in

a. creeped out b. well balanced due to the uniform space between each pillar c. dimly lit, shines from behind the viewers p.o.v. d. very textural- the griminess adds a complexity to the nature of the photo e. focus is in the foreground- does not deteriorate in the background f. the background is fairly dark- not much visible g. the photo is about a dirty cellar that extends beyond the eye's view

__Balance__


 * very aesthetically pleasing
 * negative-positive space around subject
 * symmetry in both halves of the image

a. black and white photo gives bleak idea to the image b. the subject is in the middle of the photo, with similar features on both sides c. this photo was taken outside, there is alot of natural light from above d. the grass and trees in the foreground are an excellent us of texture- provides a withered and lonely feeling e. the focus is on the house at the end of the road, but no areas are out of focus f. the background contains the most important thing in the photo- the subject g. the photo is about this old house in a rural area that may be unoccupied

__Triangles__


 * keep the eye moving around the image
 * important features are sometimes organized in triangular patterns
 * leaves the viewer to dwell on the photo for a longer period of time

a. elevated b. the picture is well balanced- the same theme throughout the image c. light is emanating from the corners of the image, deteriorates with distance d. use of texture on the stairs and walls provides a dilapidated look e. everything is in focus f. the background is dark- not much going on g. the photo is about a journey down a strange triangular staircase

__Diagonals__


 * gives the viewer a direction to follow
 * provides a sense of depth
 * more intriguing for the eye; leads the viewer in

a. the picture makes me feel busy, like I have somewhere to go b. the uniform pattern of the tiles is very symmetrical, gives some stability c. the natural light of the sun shines from the top left corner of the image d. texture is evident in the tile lines, although not to heavily used e. the focus is on the two subjects making their way through the square f. the photo is taken from above, there isn't much background g. the photo is about the caravan of the two subjects getting to where they need to be

__Direction__


 * creates a path for the eye to follow
 * provides a linear theme to the image
 * creates a sense of depth

a. this image makes me feel energized b. the photo is well balanced c. light shines from the background of the image, through the trees d. the foliage demonstrates a good use of texture e. the focus is on the boardwalk, with all else slightly out of focus f. the background shows these shining trees g. this photo is about a journey through the forest

__Framing__


 * shows the viewer the importance of the photo
 * delivers a bigger impact becase of the strong contrast between the objects
 * adds depth to the image

a. this image makes me feel important b. the picture is perfectly balanced due the framing c. natural light shines from the top right corner of the image d. texture was not heavily used to make a simpler, cleaner frame e. the focus is on the landscape in the background f. the background is this magnificant landcsape g. the photo is about capturing that majestic piece of earth

__Dynamic "S" Arrangement__


 * keeps the eye moving around the image
 * provides a distant feeling to the image
 * often creates a strong contrast between the shape and the objects surrounding it

a. this image creates an exotic feeling b. the photo was well balanced and well planned c. the sun shines from above, at the bottom right corner d. the thick foliage demonstrates a use of texture e. the focus is on the winding path that twists through the forest f. the background is simple, mostly forest g. the photo is about this path that has been carved out of the landscape