Sunday, October 10, 2010

Warm and Cool Colors


The viewer of this image feels the warmth of the setting sun and the coolness of the water below.

Figure ground


 
The figure ground relationship in the picture is clearly shown by the balloons floating above and the blue sky in the background.

Code- Analogical


This shows an analogical code because the viewer has to compare the numbers to the hands of the clock to determine the time.

Sign



This world-wide indexical sign is known to everyone because it means the same to everyone everywhere.

Gestalt


This is a four classic examples of proximity, common fate, and closure because the viewers eyes sees each different object as a whole, even though there are no connecting lines, and there also no sudden or unusual movement.

Apparent Movement


This shows apparent movement because the inside of the gears appear to turn.


Perspective


This is showing two point perspective because the angle of the picture the viewer can see two perspectives, one on the left and one on the right that lead the eye down the picture in two different directions.

Chiaroscuro Photography

The trees are emphasized in this picture by the back light of the sun. The back lighting of the center tree forms a silhouette around it bringing the viewers eye to the center.

Asymmetrical Balance


The viewers eye is immediately drawn to the bright orange sail on the right side of the picture.