Friday, May 31, 2013

Favorite Photo Critique 5

Photo By: Phillip Colla
Art Vocabulary and Craftsmanship
The photographer would have used a fast shutter speed in order to get the wave just before it collided with the sand. It has a fairly long depth of field.
Elements
·       Color
·       Line
·       Shape
·       Texture
·       Form
·       Value
·      Space

I love the golden color from the sunset contrasted with the shadows cast from the sun. The line from the sun leads the eye to the crest of the wave. The gap between the wave and the sand leads the eye deeper into the image and adds space.

The movement of the wave was frozen with a faster shutter speed, but you can still see the movement of the water with the ripples. The side lighting adds texture my highlighting the ripples and casting shadows.


Principles
·       Proportion
·       Variety
·       Balance
·       Contrast
·       Pattern/Repetition
·       Rhythm/Movement
·       Unity/Harmony
·      Emphasis
Conceptual Skill
I think the photographer wanted to show what it’s like to be in a wave as it’s crashing down.
Critique

I like this picture because of the space between the sand and the crest of the wave. It almost pauses time in between a hectic moment in the water.

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