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Alex MandelVisible SystemsJoshua Korenblat1/2/16
Composition Analysis
Space:Te sand underneath these flamingosrepresents the white
space in thisphotograph. It is visually pleasingbecause this space
occupies about one third of the image while the
vibrantflamingos create a form in the middle.Tere is also an area
of white space within the flamingo. Te white space (sand) is very
open whilethe flamingos are very compacted.
Unity:It is interesting to think about the visual unity in this
piece. Te focus is the flamingos and theyare seen as a form because
of their proximity and similarity.
PLP:Te grouping of the flamingos and the form they create is the
plane. Each flamingo may be seenas a point, while the circular
white space inside the flamingos is seen as a point from far
away.
Gestalt:
Te togetherness of the flamingos and their natural/unnatural
arrangement makes their summore impotent than their individual
features. Closure is in place here with the flamingoscreating the
shape of a single flamingo, and we see this as a stable, complete
form. Tere is alsocontinuation as the eye first looks at the
top/head of a figure and makes its way to the right. Also,the water
on the sands surface condenses and continues off the page on the
right.
Balance:Asymmetry is shown here relating back the white space
and shape of the subject. Although youreye may go directly to the
center of the plane as a whole, the subject is off centered and the
waterbehind it brings your attention away from the center and
throughout the photo.
Dominance:Te size of the flamingo and the distance from which
the photo was taken makes the formfeel dominant within the picture
frame. Te color also makes it the most dominant form incomparison
the sand/water underneath, which creates contrast.
Hierarchy:Here the flamingo form is what is most important. Te
browns of the sand serve as middlingmaterial with equal important
throughout the picture frame.
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Color:Tere is a warm color scheme here, and the vibrant pink of
the flamingos brings my attentionthere first.
Is it ultimately persuasive in your mind? Yes
Tis photograph is ultimately persuasive in my mind because it is
relatively easy to interpret. Teelements of PLP and gestalt stand
out as meeting my needs. Te closure and continuation in
thephotograph are strong features, while there is an interesting
balance between seeing the flamingosin the photograph as points
verses planes. Tere is a good balance used here with all the
elementsof graphic design working together to create a successful
image.
