Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Reflections and Shadows Journal

This image is of two swans meeting together and creating a heart shape with their bodies reflected in the water. Their necks and heads create curved lines. I like this photo because of the heart shape created and the beautiful simplicity of it with the reflection. 

This image is of a mountain and trees reflected in a lake. The landscape creates horizontal lines and also the rule of thirds. I like the color contrast between the stark white mountain and the crystal clear blue water and the way that the reflection in the water magnifies that contrast. 

This image is a black and white photo of dogs running around in a street. It is an example of avoiding mergers. I like this photo because the reflections create a sense of business and movement and add to the tone of the picture. 

This image is a picture of a woman in the air with a shadow of a hand behind her,creating the illusion that the hand is picking her up by her dress. This photo has a strong center of interest. I like this photo because it's awesome and really looks like she's being picked up even though its just an optical illusion.

Ideas:
  • reflections in bodies of water (lakes, rivers, oceans)
  • reflections in sinks, bathtubs, vases, buckets, etc
  • shadows of people, animals, nature
  • shadows of inanimate objects (cool shapes, pretty shapes)


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