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This picture exhibits the theory of pattern, which is based off of repetition that is associated with area. This picture is not intended to draw the eye in a certain direction, instead, it is meant for the eye to interpret the entire thing at once. By having the coastars randomly scattered throughout the frame, it dimishes any sense of direction that may be interpreted and creates a pattern that covers an entire area. There are a lot of coastars here, probably about 75, and that large number of the same object enhances the sense of a pattern. Because the picture is taken from an eye-level view, the spread of coastars is two-dimensional, futher adding to the sense that this pattern continues well into the back of the frame.

This picture is an obvious example of a contrast between light and dark. Contrast is one of the most basic theories of design composition and involves including two opposite elements in the picture. The bright white letters are in clear contrast with the pitch black background of the night sky. The letters are so strongly contrasted that they appear to stand out of the image more than they do when actually viewing them in person.

This picture exhibits the most simple element of all – the point. Although the point, which is obviously the bright red flower, is very small, it greatly contrasts with the surrounding colors of the picture. The bright red petals stand out against the hues of brown, black, grey, and green, causing the eye to be instantly drawn to the flower. Placing the flower in between the two posts also emphasizes is status as the single point of the image because it is being framed. The flower is placed slightly off-center, causing its placement to be dynamic and interesting without being too over-the-top.

This picture was taken to exhibit the theory of rectangles but by turning the camera, I also managed to use this image to convey the theory of diagonal lines. The shape of the fireplace itself, along with every brick that constructs it, is that of a rectangle. I wanted to get away from the idea that rectangles are rigid and uninteresting, and I managed to do this by twisting the camera to a 45% angle. This manner of shooting is less formal and considered to be more dynamic. the diagonal lines which are created by the top of the fireplace and the bricks within the fireplace also add some dynamism to the image. These lines are precise and add a definite sense of movement and direction to the picture.

This picture is an example of vertical lines. Both the vase with the flowers and the lamp create the feeling of vertical movement, which is counteracted by the horizontal lines that are on the wall. This combination creates a feeling of balance within the photograph because even though there the two predominant objects of the photograph are vertical, the many horizontal lines balance out the vertical aspects. The lamp also connects with the vertical corner of the wall, creating a heightened sense of connection within the picture.