Flower picture/ First homework assignment

David Connolly

Visual Arts

February 5, 12

Describing a picture

Pg. 204 – the 3^rd picture

Beyond the Obvious.

                                            

            The creativity used to take this shot is mind-blowing. For one, contrast is this picture is second to none; for, the color spectrum is fully utilized. The way the oranges, yellows, pinks, whites, blacks, and greens contrast together really bring out the different colors in the picture. I really appreciate the texture in the photo as well. The way the pedals wrinkle, and the discoloration on the stem makes the photo very realistic and natural. The way the photo was taken was also very interesting. It was taken in such a way so that the focal point is the large pedal instead of the top of the stem. This photo was also taken from an even level so the viewer can only see what is eye level with the camera lens. This photo also speaks to the viewer. When I view this photo my eyes follow the stem to the pedals and then down to the main part of the stem, and then into the white background.  The way photo is framed is also interesting. This photo has a window casting effect, which makes it very cool to look at because it changes the way you look at the photo. There are no lines in this photo but the different colors give this photo a look as if there were lines throughout it.