NEGATIVE SPACE

The dark negative space adds a volume to the image that would not exist without it, as it creates a sort of subtle and relaxing persona for the image.

FIGURE GROUND

This image is a unique representation of figure ground relationship as you peer across a wall with a magnificent temple awaiting you.

GRID SYSTEM

I thought both of these images were rather appropriate to illustrate a grid system, because they both illustrate them as a window covering. I also thought the grid systems added a unique visually appealing aspect to the photographs.

HIERARCHY

Noticeably, there is a great sense of hierarchy in this image with the stacked cabinet-like form. While each box is stacked they get smaller creating a fun interplay between size and hierarchy.

EYE FLOW [CONTINUANCE]

With both of these images your eye is continuously drawn around and through them, in a constant manner.

GESTALT

I thought the median and sidewalk we an interesting case for gestalt, as they play with simple forms and you can view the image in a number of ways.

ALIGNMENT

Along the flooring in a temple in Ahmedabad the squares are perfectly aligned creating a unique pattern and from this angle an intriguing depth of field.

PROXIMITY

Proximity is when several element are used, yet you might at first glance only be seeing the whole rather, than the parts. Here I chose to show you a part of the whole, in hopes of evoking a sense of wonder.

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

I know it might be a bit cliche to use the Taj Mahal for symmetry, but after standing in its presence there is no other object or things that I have ever seen that I could actually feel the symmetry, making it seem to impossibly exist.

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

The tower on the right sort of throws off the image, yet it still remain aesthetically pleasing, making it a prime example for asymmetrical balance.

SCALE

I thought the overwhelming gas station with the sun permeating behind along with the dark shadows, evoked a great sense of scale. While the bottom image shows my feet, which seem to look impossibly small despite the fact there is not much around them.

UNITY

A unique perception of unity, as it looks like there is two snake heads yet one body, giving the feeling they are unified in some way through the woven basket.

CONTRAST

I thought both of these were fun for contrast. With the first image you see a great big elephant face then with this bright red orange stripe across his forehead creating a surreal contrast. As well, with the second image the interplay between back and fore ground along with the colors create contrast.

PERSPECTIVE

A few similar, but unique points of view, making interesting and varying perspectives of what is within the images.

POINT OF VIEW

From my point of view looking up along the great City Palace in Jaipur.

MASS

A mass exodus of bugs, when apart small, but together look far more imposing.

REPETITION

Both contain various example of repetition, as it can happen in a variety of ways.

RHYTHM

Love this example of rhythm, as it is very soothing as your eye is drawn throughout the image, as if listening to music.

PROPORTION

The sense of proportion with the small child running through the high arches of the temple, creates a unique sense of proportion.

TENSION

Both of these images have varying degrees of tension occuring throughout them, from the intense reactions of the children to the electrifying chill of the first image.

TEXTURES

The first a metal door with an undulating effect.

From a beautiful wall in the City Palace in Jaipur.

Gnarly tree roots covered in ants create visually unique texture.

A cracked ground, evoking a sense of dryness.

A culmination of trash found on the ground where the appearance of dried up fruit is common.

From fabric example of printing, the dye is varying in value creating a picturesque image.

A pile of roof shingles that have culminated in one spot along the side of a small house.

COLOR

RED-VIOLET: A women's sari expresses the romantic mood of this photograph.

VIOLET: The violet hue of the center and tips of the flowers, add a unique and visually appealing aspect to the whole of the image.

BLUE-VIOLET: The blue-violet tones of this dyed fabric give off a feeling of tranquility.

RED: The bold, bright red in this sari stands out amongst the other colors as it dominates the image.

RED-ORANGE: The bunch of flowers are a lovely illustration for red-orange, as you can see the hint of orange peering through the pedals.

ORANGE: I love the photograph of this elder women whom is wearing a vivid orange top.
YELLOW-ORANGE: You can see both the yellows and oranges fighting for dominance among the columns as the way the lighting hits, gives the opposite the chance to prevail.

YELLOW: These tulip shaped yellow pedals, stand out against the deep green leaves in the background.

YELLOW-GREEN: The leaves have an unique interplay in color ranging from darker to lighter Yellow-greens.
GREEN: I love this image as is truly captures the essence of the color green in nature.
BLUE-GREEN: This image is also an excellent representation of two varying types of blue-greens found throughout the shimmering peacock feathers.

BLUE: This is taken of a tapestry I bought at Mt. Abu illustrating a number of beautiful blues, as it is overwhelmed by the true blue.

COLOR CONTRASTS

HUE: subtle hues create a relaxing feeling in this image.

VALUE: Also a very calming image, with little change in value across it through the light color palette.
TEMPERATURE: Great intensity in these colors creating the and interesting hot/cold interplay.
EXTENSION: As these are bangle surrounding a light fixture, they are creating a unique use for what otherwise would not look like these colors, making their originals appear far different.

SATURATION: The unique color combination along with the barbed wire, bricks, and burst of an intense blues showing varying degrees of color saturation.